Key Takeaway

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc, Toronto, Ontario M9L 1T9, Manufactured for Apotex Corp. Weston Florida 33326, NDC 60505-2995-6 by Apotex Scientific, Inc was recalled on January 26, 2016. The hazard: Failed Dissolution Specification: Out of specification dissolution results when testing product stability.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc, Toronto, Ontario M9L 1T9, Manufactured for Apotex Corp. Weston Florida 33326, NDC 60505-2995-6

Recalled: January 26, 2016 ~107,880 (60 ct bottle) units affected D-1435-2016

Description

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc, Toronto, Ontario M9L 1T9, Manufactured for Apotex Corp. Weston Florida 33326, NDC 60505-2995-6; UPC # 360505299560;

Hazard / Reason

Failed Dissolution Specification: Out of specification dissolution results when testing product stability.

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

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc, Toronto, Ontario M9L 1T9, Manufactured for Apotex Corp. Weston Florida 33326, NDC 60505-2995-6

Drugs

Company Information

Apotex Scientific, Inc

Arlington, TX, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide, Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

Related Recalls

FDA Drug Class III

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 60 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc, Toronto, Ontario M9L 1T9, Manufactured for Apotex Corp. Weston Florida 33326, NDC 60505-2997-3

January 26, 2016
FDA Drug Class III

Duloxetine Delayed-Release Capsules, USP, 30 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc, Toronto, Ontario M9L 1T9, Manufactured for Apotex Corp. Weston Florida 33326, NDC 60505-2996-3

January 26, 2016

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