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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jan 27, 2020 (7 years ago)

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Extended-Release ablets USP

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.

Cause type: cGMP deviation

Departures from current Good Manufacturing Practice found in production or during FDA inspection. A broad quality-system cause: the batch was made under conditions that fall short of FDA manufacturing standards. All cgmp deviation recalls.

What was recalled

Methylphenidate hydrochloride Extended-Release ablets USP (CII), 27 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 62037-734-01

Affected NDC 62037-0734-01

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Drug: Methylphenidate

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Methylphenidate Hydrochloride
NDC 62037-0734
27 mg/1 Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
Oral
Actavis Pharma, Inc. Rx · CII
Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
NDC code
62037-734-01
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0837-2020 · 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.

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