Key Takeaway

Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 9 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottle(NDC 0591-3695-30) , b) 90-count bottle (NDC 0591-3695-19), Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Laud by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA was recalled on August 6, 2018. The hazard: Defective Delivery System: There is a potential for some tablets to be missing the laser drilling which might affect drug release.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 9 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottle(NDC 0591-3695-30) , b) 90-count bottle (NDC 0591-3695-19), Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Laud

Recalled: August 6, 2018 ~3,785 bottles units affected D-0097-2019

Description

Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 9 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottle(NDC 0591-3695-30) , b) 90-count bottle (NDC 0591-3695-19), Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054

Hazard / Reason

Defective Delivery System: There is a potential for some tablets to be missing the laser drilling which might affect drug release.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 9 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottle(NDC 0591-3695-30) , b) 90-count bottle (NDC 0591-3695-19), Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Laud

Drugs

Company Information

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Horsham, PA, United States

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Distribution

Product was distributed throughout the United States. Bulk product was distributed to Takeda, Deerfield, IL and may have been further distributed.

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