Drug & medication recalls

Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. recalls AMITIZA (lubiprostone) capsules 8 mcg. 60-count bottle, Rx Only. Marketed by: Sucampo Pharma Americas, LLC, Rockville M…

Recall date
November 6, 2018
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
D-0286-2019
FDA classification
Class III
Brand / firm
Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Product was distributed to 32 distributors throughout the United States.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Elevated levels of a known impurity in the 20-month stability sample testing.

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

AMITIZA (lubiprostone) capsules 8 mcg. 60-count bottle, Rx Only. Marketed by: Sucampo Pharma Americas, LLC, Rockville MD 20850 and Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. Deerfield, IL 60015. Active Ingredient made in Japan, encapsulated in the United States. NDC 64764-080-60

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