Class II · Moderate risk
acyclovir sodium
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Acyclovir Tablets
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Tablet/Capsule; cartons labeled to contain Acyclovir tablets may contain Torsemide tablets in some of the blister cavities.
Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter
Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.
What was recalled
Acyclovir Tablets, USP, 400 mg, 50 Tablets (5 x 10) unit dose blisters [NDC 50268-061-11] per carton [NDC 50268-061-15], Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc., Pulaski, TN 38478
Affected NDCs
50268-0061-11
50268-0061-15
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Drug: Acyclovir
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acyclovir NDC 50268-0061 |
400 mg/1 | Tablet Oral |
AvPAK | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Apace KY LLC
- NDC code
- 50268-061-11
- Origin
- KY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0544-2018 · 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. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Other Acyclovir recalls
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Class II · Moderate risk
Acyclovir Oral Suspension
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class II · Moderate risk
Acyclovir Sodium Injection 1
Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint of dark particles found inside the vial
Class II · Moderate risk
Acyclovir Sodium Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint for a dark red, brown and black particulate floating inside vial.
Class III · Low risk
Acyclovir Tablets
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date
Other recalls by Apace KY LLC
All 2018 recalls
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Class II · Moderate risk
Amantadine HCl Capsules
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Class III · Low risk
Minocycline Hydrochloride Capsules USP
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Class III · Low risk
Enalapril Maleate Tablet
Labeling Illegible: Some bottles labels have incomplete NDC numbers and missing strength.
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