Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the lot does not meet the specification for dissolution.
Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Packaged by American Health Packaging, 2550-A John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43217, barcode 6808432511; Carton labeling Dist by: Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977, NDC 68084-325-21.
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 Failed Dissolution Specifications: results slightly under spec at at 9-months.
Reason Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because…
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications: Product found to be out of specification (OOS) during stability testing.
Reason Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: This recall is being conducted because the product was given 36 month expiration dates instead of…
Reason Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: The recalled lots do not meet the specification for dissolution.
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