Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Labeling: Label Mix-up: Product was incorrectly labeled,"Tabs" instead of "Capsules."
Venlafaxine ER 150mg, 30 Tabs bottle, Generic for: Effexor, Packaged and Distributed by: Stat Rx USA, LLC, Gainesville, GA 30501 NDC 42549-684-30
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.
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: Product complaint received for the presence of foreign material embedded resembling a metal shaving in one tablet.
Reason Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Missing tab ID on either side of the tablet
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed for dissolution testing at the 8-hour and 12-hour pull intervals.
Reason Failed dissolution specifications: out of specification result obtained during routine stability testing for high dissolution.
Reason Presence of Forein Tablets/Capsules; Venlafaxine Tablets, USP 37.5 mg found in bottles labeled as Venlafaxine Tablets, USP, 50 mg
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