Key Takeaway

Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-01, b) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-02, Manufactured for: NorthStar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc was recalled on February 24, 2023. The hazard: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out-of-specification (OOS) result was observed during release testing of one lot for a related substa...

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-01, b) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-02, Manufactured for: NorthStar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured

Recalled: February 24, 2023 ~21,936/30 count bottles and 33,096/100 count bottles units affected D-0467-2023

Description

Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-01, b) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-02, Manufactured for: NorthStar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, c) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 70710-1351-01, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534.

Hazard / Reason

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out-of-specification (OOS) result was observed during release testing of one lot for a related substance, i.e. Beta-lumicolchicine.

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

Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-01, b) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-02, Manufactured for: NorthStar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured

Drugs

Company Information

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc

Pennington, NJ, United States

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Distribution

AZ, OH, MS.

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