Key Takeaway

buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL), 300 mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Actavis South Atlantic, LLC, Sunrise, FL 33325; Packaged by: American Health Packag by Actavis South Atlantic LLC was recalled on August 21, 2013. The hazard: Failed Dissolution Specifications: This recall is an extension of the recall initiated on 07/31/2013 for Bupropion HCl Extended-Release Tablets (XL)...

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL), 300 mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Actavis South Atlantic, LLC, Sunrise, FL 33325; Packaged by: American Health Packag

Recalled: August 21, 2013 ~428,268 bottles units affected D-917-2013

Description

buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL), 300 mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Actavis South Atlantic, LLC, Sunrise, FL 33325; Packaged by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, OH 43217, NDC 67767-142-30, UPC 3 67767-142-30 6.

Hazard / Reason

Failed Dissolution Specifications: This recall is an extension of the recall initiated on 07/31/2013 for Bupropion HCl Extended-Release Tablets (XL) 300 mg, because another lot was shown to have similar failing results for dissolution at the 8-hour timepoint.

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

Drugs

Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Related Recalls

FDA Drug Class II

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FDA Drug Class III

buPROPion Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (XL) 300 mg, 30-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Actavis South Atlantic LLC, Sunrise, FL 33325; Packaged by: American Health Packagi

March 22, 2013

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