Apotex Corp.: Drug Recall

Recall #D-0120-2024 · 11/01/2023

Class II: Risk

Recall Details

Recall Number: D-0120-2024
Classification: Class II
Product Type: Drug
Recalling Firm: Apotex Corp.
Status: Ongoing
Date Initiated: 11/01/2023
Location: Weston, FL, United States
Voluntary/Mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity: 48,623

Reason for Recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications-Out of specification (OOS) results for the excipient Amadori Glucose adduct of Paroxetine

Product Description

Paroxetine Hydrochloride Tablets USP, RX only, 20 mg, a) 100-count bottle, NDC#:60505-0083-2; b) 1000-count bottle, NDC#: 60505-0083-4 Manufactured by: Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9L 1T9, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp., Weston, Florida 33326.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide

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