HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE and ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS, USP, 10 mg/500 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, M...

FDA Recall #D-057-2013 — Class I — September 10, 2012

Recall #D-057-2013 Date: September 10, 2012 Classification: Class I Status: Ongoing

Product Description

HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE and ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS, USP, 10 mg/500 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Mfg. for: QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35811, NDC 0603-3888-21

Reason for Recall

Superpotent (Multiple Ingredient) Drug: Confirmed customer complaints of oversized tablets resulting in superpotent assays of both the hydrocodone and acetaminophen components.

Recalling Firm

Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals — Huntsville, AL

Classification

Class I — Reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

14,445 bottles

Distribution

Nationwide.

Code Information

Lot number: C1440512A, Exp 12/13

Status

Ongoing

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated