Key Takeaway

buPROPion HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR), 100 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India; Distributed by: Wockhardt USA, LLC, 20 Waterview Blvd, Parsippan by Wockhardt Usa Inc. was recalled on July 14, 2014. The hazard: Failed Impurities/Degradation Products: Out of specification levels of the impurity m-chlorobenzoic acid were observed.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

buPROPion HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR), 100 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India; Distributed by: Wockhardt USA, LLC, 20 Waterview Blvd, Parsippan

Recalled: July 14, 2014 ~840 bottles units affected D-1513-2014

Description

buPROPion HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR), 100 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India; Distributed by: Wockhardt USA, LLC, 20 Waterview Blvd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA, NDC 64679-101-07.

Hazard / Reason

Failed Impurities/Degradation Products: Out of specification levels of the impurity m-chlorobenzoic acid were observed.

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

buPROPion HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP (SR), 100 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India; Distributed by: Wockhardt USA, LLC, 20 Waterview Blvd, Parsippan

Drugs

Company Information

Wockhardt Usa Inc.

Parsippany, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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