Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Presence of the N-nitroso-varenicline impurity above FDA s acceptable interim acceptable intake limit
Product description
Chantix (varenicline) tablets, 0.5mg*, 56 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc., NY, NY 10017, Made in Ireland. NDC 0069-0468-56
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lots 00019213, Exp 31 Jan 2022 & EC6994, Exp May 31, 2023
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-0699-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Jun 9, 2021
- FDA report date
- Aug 11, 2021
- Quantity
- 59,232 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Pfizer Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0699-2021, exactly as published.
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- City
- New York
- State
- NY
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 88077
- Address
- 235 East 42nd Street
- Code information
- Lots 00019213, Exp 31 Jan 2022 & EC6994, Exp May 31, 2023
- Postal code
- 10017-5703
- Report date
- Aug 11, 2021
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0699-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Pfizer Inc.
- Product quantity
- 59,232 bottles
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations: Presence of the N-nitroso-varenicline impurity above FDA s acceptable interim acceptable intake limit
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Chantix (varenicline) tablets, 0.5mg*, 56 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc., NY, NY 10017, Made in Ireland. NDC 0069-0468-56
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide
- Recall initiation date
- Jun 9, 2021
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jul 30, 2021