D-1543-2022 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation — East Hanover, NJ

FDA drug recall D-1543-2022 was initiated by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation on September 16, 2022 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: CGMP deviations: Out of specification results obtained during routine stability testing for ethanol content. The recall status is terminated (terminated March 11, 2024). Affected quantity: 132,999 cartons.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
October 5, 2022
Initiation Date
September 16, 2022
Termination Date
March 11, 2024
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
132,999 cartons

Product Description

Neoral soft gelatin capsules (cyclosporine capsules, USP) Modified, 25 mg, Rx Only, 30 Soft Gelatin Capsules per carton, Mfg by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ 07936, NDC # 0078-0246-15.

Reason for Recall

CGMP deviations: Out of specification results obtained during routine stability testing for ethanol content.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Code Information

Lot # APCD162, Exp. 01/2023