Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Purified water used to manufacture the drug products may have been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.
Product description
Methadone Hydrochloride Oral Concentrate, USP 10 mg/mL C-II, a.) 1 fl. oz. (30 mL), 12 bottles per case (NDC No. 66689-695-30), b). 1 liter (1000 mL), 4 bottles per case, (NDC No. 66689-695-79), Rx only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Largo, FL 33771.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
a). Lot No. 416600 (Exp. 09/17) b). Lot No.449100 , 447500 (Exp. 04/18), 421800 (Exp. 10/17), 418600 (Exp. 09/17), 408700 (Exp. 06/17), 411900 (Exp. 07/17), 413800 (Exp. 08/17), 416500 (Exp. 09/17), 408500 (Exp. 06/17), 389800 (Exp. 01/17), 429900 (Exp. 12/17), 406300, 406100 (Exp. 05/17), 429700 (Exp. 12/17), 427300, 427100, 425900 (11/17)
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-0465-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jan 18, 2017
- FDA report date
- Feb 8, 2017
- Quantity
- 127,193 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- VistaPharm, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0465-2017, exactly as published.
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- City
- Largo
- State
- FL
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 75650
- Address
- 7265 Ulmerton Rd
- Code information
- a). Lot No. 416600 (Exp. 09/17) b). Lot No.449100 , 447500 (Exp. 04/18), 421800 (Exp. 10/17), 418600 (Exp. 09/17), 408700 (Exp. 06/17), 411900 (Exp. 07/17), 413800 (Exp. 08/17), 416500 (Exp. 09/17), 408500 (Exp. 06/17), 389800 (Exp. 01/17), 429900 (Exp. 12/17), 406300, 406100 (Exp. 05/17), 429700 (Exp. 12/17), 427300, 427100, 425900 (11/17)
- Postal code
- 33771-4809
- Report date
- Feb 8, 2017
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0465-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- VistaPharm, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 127,193 bottles
- Termination date
- Aug 26, 2021
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations: Purified water used to manufacture the drug products may have been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Methadone Hydrochloride Oral Concentrate, USP 10 mg/mL C-II, a.) 1 fl. oz. (30 mL), 12 bottles per case (NDC No. 66689-695-30), b). 1 liter (1000 mL), 4 bottles per case, (NDC No. 66689-695-79), Rx only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Largo, FL 33771.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide
- Recall initiation date
- Jan 18, 2017
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Feb 2, 2017