Key Takeaway

Alendronate Sodium Tablets, USP, 70 mg*, 4-count blisters per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India; Distributed by: Sun P by Sun Pharma Global Fze was recalled on February 11, 2016. The hazard: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Observed levels of highest unknown impurity exceeding specification limit at the 3 month stability time...

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Alendronate Sodium Tablets, USP, 70 mg*, 4-count blisters per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India; Distributed by: Sun P

Recalled: February 11, 2016 ~381,120 cartons units affected D-0735-2016

Description

Alendronate Sodium Tablets, USP, 70 mg*, 4-count blisters per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350, Gujarat, India; Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512; NDC 41616-638-68, UPC 3 41616 63868 4.

Hazard / Reason

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Observed levels of highest unknown impurity exceeding specification limit at the 3 month stability time point.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Drugs

Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

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