Drug recall

Glipizide extended-release tablets, 2.5mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By Patheon Pharmaceuticals…

FDA recall event 76406 · Class II · Actavis Inc

Key facts

Event ID 76406
Recall numbers D-0476-2017
Recalling firm Actavis Inc
Product type Drugs
Products Glipizide extended-release tablets, 2.5mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By Patheon Pharmaceuticals Inc Cincinnati OH 45237 USA, NDC 0591-0900-30, UPC 3-0591090030-4
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Failed Dissolution Specifications. Above out of specification for dissolution rate observed at the 10 hour testing point.
Initiation date Jan 30, 2017
Report date Feb 22, 2017
Termination date Mar 13, 2018
City Parsippany
State NJ
Country United States
FEI number 3010259842

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 1–9 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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