Key Takeaway

Montelukast sodium tablets, 10 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, By: HETERO Labs Limited, Unit V, Polepally, Jadcherla, Mahaboob Naga by Hetero USA Inc was recalled on January 7, 2017. The hazard: Discoloration: the firm received a complaint of a sealed bottle in which tablets inside had blue spots and a blue powder inside the bottle.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Montelukast sodium tablets, 10 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, By: HETERO Labs Limited, Unit V, Polepally, Jadcherla, Mahaboob Naga

Recalled: January 7, 2017 ~65,664 bottles units affected D-0623-2017

Description

Montelukast sodium tablets, 10 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, By: HETERO Labs Limited, Unit V, Polepally, Jadcherla, Mahaboob Nagar - 509 301, India, NDC 31722-726-30

Hazard / Reason

Discoloration: the firm received a complaint of a sealed bottle in which tablets inside had blue spots and a blue powder inside the bottle.

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

Montelukast sodium tablets, 10 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, By: HETERO Labs Limited, Unit V, Polepally, Jadcherla, Mahaboob Naga

Drugs

Company Information

Hetero USA Inc

Piscataway, NJ, United States

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Distribution

US Nationwide

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