Gabapentin Capsules
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: an out of specification result obtained during routine stability testing for Highest Unknown Impurity .
Yes — there is an active recall. 7 ongoing FDA recalls mention Gabapentin (25 total). Check the affected lots below.
Most common reason: Impurity / degradation (4 of these recalls)
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Gabapentin. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: an out of specification result obtained during routine stability testing for Highest Unknown Impurity .
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: an out of specification result obtained during routine stability testing for Highest Unknown Impurity .
Defective container; blister packaging inadequately sealed.
Defective container; blister packaging inadequately sealed.
CGMP Deviations
Cross Contamination
Cross Contamination
Presence of Foreign Tablets; 3 fused tablets of Metformin ER 500 mg were found in bottle of Gabapentin Tablets
Product mixup: one foreign tablet found in product.
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Pharmacist reported presence of some Gabapentin tablets 800 mg comingled in Gabapentin 600 mg 500 count bottles.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; out of specification for unknown impurity observed during 6 month stability testing
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; failure of Impurity A test at the 12-month long-term stability testing.
CGMP Deviations: Products were manufactured in a processing area in which water leakage was observed
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: One Losartan/HCTZ tablet was found in Gabapentin 1000 count bottles..
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
CGMP Deviations: Lack of stability data and controls to support the manufacturers assigned retest or expiration date in firm's container/closure system.
CGMP Deviations: Inadvertent release of a drug product with unapproved active ingredient manufacturer.
Labeling: Label Mix-Up.some bottles labeled as Gabapentin 800 mg contain Gabapentin 600 mg
Failed Capsule/Tablet Specifications: Actavis has received several complaint for clumping and breaking of capsules with some bottles showing popped out bottle bottom (round bottom) and creased labels from one distribution center.
Failed Capsule/Tablet Specifications: Actavis has received several complaint for clumping and breaking of capsules with some bottles showing popped out bottle bottom (round bottom) and creased labels from one distribution center.
Failed Capsule/Tablet Specifications: Actavis has received several complaint for clumping and breaking of capsules with some bottles showing popped out bottle bottom (round bottom) and creased labels from one distribution center.
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Complaints of empty capsules received.
Labeling: Label Mixup: GABAPENTIN, Tablet, 600 mg may have potentially been mislabeled as the following drug: ARIPiprazole, Tablet, 15 mg, NDC 59148000913, Pedigree: AD21965_1, EXP: 5/1/2014.
Chemical Contamination: Gabapentin Sodium tablets is recalled due to complaints related to an off - odor described as moldy, musty or fishy in nature.
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