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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Apotex Leflunomide tablets Recall

Leflunomide tablets, 20 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Apotex Corp

Apotex Corp. · Weston, FL

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Sep 5, 2012
Recall ID
D-1662-2012
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Summary

Apotex recalled Leflunomide tablets starting Jun 14, 2007. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-1662-2012 on Sep 5, 2012. Reason: Subpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): Distribution of product that did not meet specifications. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Subpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): Distribution of product that did not meet specifications.

Product description

Leflunomide tablets, 20 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326 by Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9, NDC 60505-2503-3

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot #: GZ1274, Exp 11/07.

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-1662-2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Jun 14, 2007
FDA report date
Sep 5, 2012
Quantity
31
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Apotex Corp.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1662-2012, exactly as published.

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City
Weston
State
FL
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
38329
Address
2400 N Commerce Pkwy
Address (line 2)
Ste 400
Code information
Lot #: GZ1274, Exp 11/07.
Postal code
33326-3253
Report date
Sep 5, 2012
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-1662-2012
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Apotex Corp.
Product quantity
31
Termination date
Aug 28, 2012
Reason for recall
Subpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): Distribution of product that did not meet specifications.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Leflunomide tablets, 20 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326 by Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9, NDC 60505-2503-3
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.
Recall initiation date
Jun 14, 2007
Initial firm notification
FAX
Center classification date
Aug 27, 2012

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-1662-2012, published Sep 5, 2012. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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