Key Takeaway

Tetracycline HCL Capsules, USP, 500 mg, 100-count Bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick NJ 08816. NDC 23155-018-01 by Avet Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was recalled on March 23, 2020. The hazard: Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification result during long term testing in Tetracycline HCl capsules.

FDA Drug Class I Terminated

Tetracycline HCL Capsules, USP, 500 mg, 100-count Bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick NJ 08816. NDC 23155-018-01

Recalled: March 23, 2020 ~17,524 bottles units affected D-1254-2020

Description

Tetracycline HCL Capsules, USP, 500 mg, 100-count Bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick NJ 08816. NDC 23155-018-01

Hazard / Reason

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification result during long term testing in Tetracycline HCl capsules.

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

Tetracycline HCL Capsules, USP, 500 mg, 100-count Bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick NJ 08816. NDC 23155-018-01

Drugs

Company Information

Avet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

East Brunswick, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Distributed Nationwide in the US

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