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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Amitiza (lubiprostone) capsules, 8 mcg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Sucampo Pharma Americas, LLC, NDC 64764-080-60

D-1294-2019

May 13, 2019

Class II

Product summary

Firm
MALLINCKRODT PHARMACEUTICALS
Event
Event 82830
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
89,808 bottles
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-1294-2019

Official wording

Reason: Labeling: Label mix-up. Amitiza 8 mcg capsules are being recalled because 24 mcg capsules were found in a 8 mcg trade 60 ct. bottle. Amitiza 24 mcg capsules are being recalled because a sealed 60 ct. bottle contained only 8 mcg capsules, this incident is being considered as a labeling mix-up issue.

Code information: Lot #: 3229691-61, Exp 01/2022

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide

Derived failure modes

  • Labeling or packaging

    reason.labeling_packaging · v1.0.0

    Labeling: Label mix-up