Class II · Moderate risk
Claravis (isotretinoin capsule, USP)
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification for specific impurity Tretinoin
Isotretinoin Capsules
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Superpotent and Subpotent
Cause type: Wrong potency / content
Sub- or super-potent product, or a failed content-uniformity / assay test. You may receive too little or too much active ingredient - a direct dosing risk. All wrong potency / content recalls.
What was recalled
Isotretinoin Capsules, USP, 40 mg, 10 count Prescription Pacs, Rx only, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0591-2436-15 (carton), NDC 0591-2436-45 (blister pack).
Affected NDCs
0591-2436-15
0591-2436-45
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Drug: Isotretinoin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isotretinoin NDC 00591-2436 |
40 mg/1 | Capsule Oral |
Actavis Pharma, Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
- NDC code
- 0591-2436-15
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0446-2026 · 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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