Azithromycin Tablets recalled over manufacturing violations

Recall date

April 22, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Wockhardt Usa Inc. recalls Azithromycin Tablets, USP, 250 mg Tablets, Packaged in A) 30 Count Bottles (NDC: 64679-0961-01), B) 3,500 Count Pouches…

Recall number

D-1248-2015

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Wockhardt Usa Inc.

Sold / distributed

U.S. Nationwide including Puerto Rico.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Firm did not adequately investigate customer complaints.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Azithromycin Tablets, USP, 250 mg Tablets, Packaged in A) 30 Count Bottles (NDC: 64679-0961-01), B) 3,500 Count Pouches (NDC: 64679-961-08), and C) 3 x 6 Tablet Card Cartons (NDC: 64679-961-05), Rx only. Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India. Distributed by: Wockhardt USA LLC 20 Waterview Blvd. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA.