Drug recall

Famciclovir tablets, 500 mg, packaged in 30-count unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc…

FDA recall event 76617 · Class II · AVKARE Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 76617
Recall numbers D-0610-2017
Recalling firm AVKARE Inc.
Product type Drugs
Products Famciclovir tablets, 500 mg, packaged in 30-count unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc., Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-307-13
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Failed impurities/ degradation specifications: Product was above specification for unknown impurities.
Initiation date Feb 15, 2017
Report date Mar 29, 2017
Termination date Jun 1, 2022
City Pulaski
State TN
Country United States
FEI number 3007255004

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

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