Browse Drug Recalls
5 FDA drug safety recalls.
FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 5 FDA drug recall enforcement actions. Each entry includes the product description, reason for recall, classification (Class I through III based on severity), recalling firm, and distribution details. Use the filters below to search by year, classification, state, or keyword.
Drug Safety Recalls
Browse 5 FDA drug recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2021 | VIMPAT (lacosamide) Tablets, 200mg, 60-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured f... | CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage. | Class II | Cardinal Health Inc. |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Briviact (brivaracetam) tablets 50 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only Manufactured ... | CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage. | Class II | Cardinal Health Inc. |
| Mar 15, 2021 | VIMPAT(lacosamide) Tablets ,100 mg, 60-count bottle; Rx Only, Manufactured fo... | CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage. | Class II | Cardinal Health Inc. |
| Jul 18, 2019 | Keppra (levetiracetam) 1000 mg tablets, 60 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manu... | Failed Dissolution Specifications. | Class II | Ucb, Inc |
| Jul 24, 2015 | univasc (moexipril HCl) tablets, 7.5 mg, 100 Ct Bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured... | Failed Dissolution Testing: Failed 24 month dissolution testing. | Class II | Ucb, Inc |
Frequently Asked Questions
When a drug safety issue is identified — through FDA inspections, laboratory testing, adverse event reports, or manufacturer quality checks — the responsible company issues a recall to remove the affected products from the market. Pharmacies pull the product from shelves, and consumers are advised to contact their healthcare provider for alternatives.
The leading causes include cGMP deviations, impurity contamination (including nitrosamines like NDMA), failed dissolution or stability testing, sterility issues, potency problems, labeling errors, and foreign particle contamination.
Use the search and filter tools on this page to look up specific medications, active ingredients, or manufacturers. Each recall entry includes the product description, lot numbers, and distribution details.