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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Aug 30, 2013 (13 years ago)

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: Defective bottles may not have tamper evident seals properly seated, and therefore it may be difficult to determine if the product had been opened or tampered with.

Cause type: Packaging defect

Failed child-resistant closures, leaks, cracked containers, or a defective delivery device. Packaging failures risk accidental exposure (especially to children) or product contamination. All packaging defect recalls.

What was recalled

Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, 7.5 mg/650 mg Tablets, 500 Count Bottle, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc, Cocona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-2611-05.

Affected NDC 0591-2611-05

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Drug: Acetaminophen Category: Pain Relief & OTC Medication

Recalling firm
Watson Laboratories Inc
NDC code
0591-2611-05
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1061-2013 · FDA notice

Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. 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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