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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Avkare Mesalamine Delayed-Release Tablets Recall

Mesalamine Delayed-Release Tablets, USP 1

AVKARE Inc. · Pulaski, TN

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Nov 18, 2020
Recall ID
D-0070-2021
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Summary

Avkare recalled Mesalamine Delayed-Release Tablets starting Oct 30, 2020. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-0070-2021 on Nov 18, 2020. Reason: Failed Dissolution Specifications. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications

Product description

Mesalamine Delayed-Release Tablets, USP 1.2 gram (Once-Daily), 120 Tablets bottle, Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 NDC 42291-564-12

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lots: 26085 Exp. 07/2021, 26426 Exp. 01/2022, 26983 Exp. 04/2022, 28647 Exp. 06/2022

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-0070-2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Oct 30, 2020
FDA report date
Nov 18, 2020
Quantity
15,678 bottles
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0070-2021, exactly as published.

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City
Pulaski
State
TN
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
86695
Address
615 N 1st St
Code information
Lots: 26085 Exp. 07/2021, 26426 Exp. 01/2022, 26983 Exp. 04/2022, 28647 Exp. 06/2022
Postal code
38478-2403
Report date
Nov 18, 2020
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-0070-2021
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
Product quantity
15,678 bottles
Termination date
Jun 2, 2023
Reason for recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Mesalamine Delayed-Release Tablets, USP 1.2 gram (Once-Daily), 120 Tablets bottle, Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 NDC 42291-564-12
Distribution pattern
Nationwide
Recall initiation date
Oct 30, 2020
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Nov 6, 2020

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-0070-2021, published Nov 18, 2020. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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