Class II · Moderate risk Completed
Fluoxetine Tablets
Reason CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-Nitroso Fluoxetine exceeding interim acceptable intake limit.
Fluoxetine Tablets USP
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed impurities/ degradation specifications: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry due to out of specification (OOS) test result for the lactoside impurity obtained during routine stability testing activities.
What was recalled
Fluoxetine Tablets USP, 10 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured in Israel by: Teva Pharmaceuticals IND, LTD, Jerusalem, 9777402, Israel, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0093-7188-56
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
- NDC code
- 0093-7188-56
- Origin
- PA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0578-2018
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.
Other Fluoxetine recalls
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Class II · Moderate risk Completed
Fluoxetine Tablets
Reason CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-Nitroso Fluoxetine exceeding interim acceptable intake limit.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Fluoxetine Capsules USP
Reason Chemical Contamination: Product recalled due to an elevated level of a residual solvent impurity in the API that exceeds the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) calculation for the impurity.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Fluoxetine Capsules USP
Reason Chemical Contamination: Product recalled due to an elevated level of a residual solvent impurity in the API that exceeds the Threshold of Toxicological Concern (TTC) calculation for the impurity.
Class III · Low risk Terminated
Fluoxetine Capsules USP
Reason Labeling: Illegible Label: Sandoz Inc. is recalling of one lot of Fluoxetine Capsules due to an illegible logo on the capsule.
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