D-1659-2012 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Prometheus Laboratories Inc. — San Diego, CA

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
August 29, 2012
Initiation Date
June 29, 2012
Termination Date
March 27, 2013
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
a) 25,516 bottles; b) 2,569 bottles

Product Description

Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 60-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-02) and b) 250-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-04), Rx only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977.

Reason for Recall

Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: The recalled lots do not meet the specification for dissolution.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

Code Information

Lot #s: a) 11A003, 11A004, 11A005, Exp 01/13; 11L071, 11L072, Exp 10/13; b) 11B009, Exp 01/13; 11L073, Exp 10/13