Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, packaged as a) 100 ml (when mixed) bottle, ...

FDA Recall #D-0185-2021 — Class II — November 23, 2020

Recall #D-0185-2021 Date: November 23, 2020 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, packaged as a) 100 ml (when mixed) bottle, NDC 67877-544-88; b) 200 ml (when mixed) bottle NDC 67877-544-68, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Ltd, Mumbai -400 013 INDIA. Distributed by: Ascend Lab,oratories, LLC Parsippany, NJ 07054

Reason for Recall

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications: Unidentified impurities not complying with specifications were observed in various lots of Cephalexin FOS USP 125 mg/5 mL.

Recalling Firm

Ascend Laboratories LLC — Parsippany, NJ

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

20,232 bottles

Distribution

Distributed Nationwide in the USA

Code Information

Lot#: a) 19144340, 19144341, Exp AUG 2021; b) 20142226, 20142227, Exp MAY 2022

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated