Key Takeaway

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL 200 ml (when mixed) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ by Ascend Laboratories LLC was recalled on January 22, 2021. The hazard: CGMP Deviations: Individual Unidentified impurities results of the product was found at higher side of the specification limit.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL 200 ml (when mixed) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ

Recalled: January 22, 2021 ~23,436 200 mL bottles units affected D-0264-2021

Description

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL 200 ml (when mixed) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054 NDC 67877-545-68

Hazard / Reason

CGMP Deviations: Individual Unidentified impurities results of the product was found at higher side of the specification limit.

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

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP 250 mg per 5 mL 200 ml (when mixed) Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ

Drugs

Company Information

Ascend Laboratories LLC

Montvale, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide in the USA

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