Class II · Moderate risk
Febuxostat Tablets 40mg
CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.
Febuxostat Tablets 80mg
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.
Cause type: Microbial contamination
Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.
What was recalled
Febuxostat Tablets 80mg, RX Only, 30 Tablets per bottle, NorthStarx, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191, (U.T. of D & NH), India, NDC 16714-060-01.
Affected NDC
16714-0060-01
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Drug: Febuxostat
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Febuxostat NDC 16714-0060 |
80 mg/1 | Tablet, Film Coated Oral |
NorthStar RxLLC | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC
- NDC code
- 16714-060-01
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0369-2024 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
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