Mercaptopurine Tablets recall: Failed Dissolution
Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 60-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-02) and b) 250-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-04), Rx only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977.
Why was Mercaptopurine Tablets recalled?
Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: The recalled lots do not meet the specification for dissolution.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Lot #s: a) 11A003, 11A004, 11A005, Exp 01/13; 11L071, 11L072, Exp 10/13; b) 11B009, Exp 01/13; 11L073, Exp 10/13
- Product
- Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 60-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-02) and b) 250-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-04), Rx only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977.
- Recalling firm
- Prometheus Laboratories Inc.
- Quantity
- a) 25,516 bottles; b) 2,569 bottles
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
- Recall date
- August 29, 2012
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)