Key Takeaway

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP, 10 mg/500 mg; 100 Tablets (5 x 20), 5 cards each containing 20 blistered tablets per carton, Rx only; Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals by Mylan Institutional, Inc. (d.b.a. UDL Laboratories) was recalled on December 14, 2012. The hazard: Superpotent (Multiple Ingredient) Drug: Oversized tablets resulting in superpotent assays of both the hydrocodone and acetaminophen components.

FDA Drug Class I Terminated

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP, 10 mg/500 mg; 100 Tablets (5 x 20), 5 cards each containing 20 blistered tablets per carton, Rx only; Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Recalled: December 14, 2012 ~3,407 cartons units affected D-166-2013

Description

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP, 10 mg/500 mg; 100 Tablets (5 x 20), 5 cards each containing 20 blistered tablets per carton, Rx only; Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811, Pkg by & Distributed by UDL Laboratories, Inc., Rockford, IL 61103; NDC 51079-254-21.

Hazard / Reason

Superpotent (Multiple Ingredient) Drug: Oversized tablets resulting in superpotent assays of both the hydrocodone and acetaminophen components.

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, USP, 10 mg/500 mg; 100 Tablets (5 x 20), 5 cards each containing 20 blistered tablets per carton, Rx only; Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals

Drugs

Company Information

Mylan Institutional, Inc. (d.b.a. UDL Laboratories)

Rockford, IL, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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