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Class III: unlikely to cause harmTerminated

Shire Vyvanse Recall

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules 30 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufa…

Shire · Chesterbrook, PA

Risk level
Class III
Reported by FDA
Oct 12, 2016
Recall ID
D-0006-2017
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Summary

Shire recalled Vyvanse starting Sep 2, 2016. The FDA classified it as Class III (unlikely to cause harm) and published enforcement report D-0006-2017 on Oct 12, 2016. Reason: Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules

Product description

Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules 30 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Shire US, Inc., Lexington, MA 02421, NDC 59417-103-10

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot # AF3360B; Exp. 04/19

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-0006-2017
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Sep 2, 2016
FDA report date
Oct 12, 2016
Quantity
7,680 bottles (768,000 capsules)
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Shire

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0006-2017, exactly as published.

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City
Chesterbrook
State
PA
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
75170
Address
1200 Morris Dr
Code information
Lot # AF3360B; Exp. 04/19
Postal code
19087-5507
Report date
Oct 12, 2016
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-0006-2017
Classification
Class III
Recalling firm
Shire
Product quantity
7,680 bottles (768,000 capsules)
Termination date
Mar 8, 2019
Reason for recall
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules 30 mg, 100 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Shire US, Inc., Lexington, MA 02421, NDC 59417-103-10
Distribution pattern
Nationwide
Recall initiation date
Sep 2, 2016
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Oct 5, 2016

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-0006-2017, published Oct 12, 2016. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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