Drug recall D-260-2013

Class II Completed reported Apr 24, 2013

Product

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 175 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-859-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-859-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

Reason for recall

Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.

Lots and codes

Lot # a) 67507B, Exp. 02/14; b) 67508B, Exp. 02/14

Recall details

Recalling firm
Pfizer Inc., New York, NY
Quantity
10121 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide and PR
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
March 28, 2013

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