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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Upsher Smith Laboratories Bexarotene Capsules Recall

Bexarotene Capsules, 75 mg, 100 capsules per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Upsher-…

Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc. · Maple Grove, MN

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Aug 28, 2019
Recall ID
D-1836-2019
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Summary

Upsher Smith Laboratories recalled Bexarotene Capsules starting Jul 29, 2019. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-1836-2019 on Aug 28, 2019. Reason: Failed Dissolution Specifications. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications

Product description

Bexarotene Capsules, 75 mg, 100 capsules per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC, Maple Grove, MN 55369. NDC: 0832-0285-00

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot: A2610. exp 3/2020

Where it was sold

KY, OH, NJ, LA

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-1836-2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Jul 29, 2019
FDA report date
Aug 28, 2019
Quantity
166 bottles
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1836-2019, exactly as published.

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City
Maple Grove
State
MN
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
83501
Address
6701 Evenstad Dr N
Code information
Lot: A2610. exp 3/2020
Postal code
55369-6026
Report date
Aug 28, 2019
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-1836-2019
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc.
Product quantity
166 bottles
Termination date
Aug 25, 2022
Reason for recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Bexarotene Capsules, 75 mg, 100 capsules per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC, Maple Grove, MN 55369. NDC: 0832-0285-00
Distribution pattern
KY, OH, NJ, LA
Recall initiation date
Jul 29, 2019
Initial firm notification
Telephone
Center classification date
Aug 19, 2019

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-1836-2019, published Aug 28, 2019. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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