US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Sep 12, 2019 (7 years ago)

ethosuximide capsules

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

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date. The expiry date on the product label is incorrect. The label states an expiry date of 09/2021 when it should be 09/2020.

What was recalled

ethosuximide capsules, USP, 250 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC Peapack, NJ 07977 Made in Netherlands. NDC 59762-2250-2

Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc.
NDC code
59762-2250-2
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0001-2020

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated

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Reason Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date. The expiry date on the product label is incorrect. The label states an expiry date of 09/2021 when it should be 09/2020.

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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated

Ethosuximide Capsules

Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification (OOS) results for unspecified impurity.

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