Key Takeaway

Lamotrigine Tablets, USP, 150 mg, Rx Only, a) 60 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-60, b) 500 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-50, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478. by AVKARE Inc. was recalled on May 28, 2020. The hazard: Presence of Foreign Substance consistent with granules from desiccant packs used during storage

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Lamotrigine Tablets, USP, 150 mg, Rx Only, a) 60 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-60, b) 500 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-50, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478.

Recalled: May 28, 2020 ~4124 bottles units affected D-1289-2020

Description

Lamotrigine Tablets, USP, 150 mg, Rx Only, a) 60 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-60, b) 500 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-50, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478.

Hazard / Reason

Presence of Foreign Substance consistent with granules from desiccant packs used during storage

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

Lamotrigine Tablets, USP, 150 mg, Rx Only, a) 60 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-60, b) 500 count Bottle, NDC 42291-368-50, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478.

Drugs

Company Information

AVKARE Inc.

Pulaski, TN, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide in the U.S.

Related Recalls

FDA Drug Class III

Lamotrigine Tablets, USP 100 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-367-10, UPC 3 42291 36710 4

July 20, 2022
FDA Drug Class III

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June 9, 2021
FDA Drug Class II

Sildenafil Tablets USP 100 mg, Rx Only, 100-count Bottle, Manufactured for: AvKARE Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-748-01.

December 7, 2020
FDA Drug Class I

TraZODONE Hydrochloride Tablets USP 100 mg, Rx Only, 1000-count Bottle, Manufactured for: AvKARE Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-834-10

December 7, 2020
FDA Drug Class II

Mesalamine Delayed-Release Tablets, USP 1.2 gram (Once-Daily), 120 Tablets bottle, Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 NDC 42291-564-12

October 30, 2020
FDA Drug Class II

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, a) 50 count (NDC 50268-531-15); b) 90 count (NDC 42291-610-90); c) 180 count (NDC 42291-610-18); d) 360 count (NDC 42291-610-36); e) 1000

June 4, 2020

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