The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0005-2017·Announced 2016-10-12

Teva Recalls Claravis Isotretinoin Capsules Due to Impurity Failures

Teva North America is recalling Claravis (isotretinoin) capsules because they failed impurity and degradation specifications.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The specific failure of impurity specifications warrants a Moderate rating rather than Low.

Plain-English summary

Teva North America is voluntarily recalling Claravis (isotretinoin capsules USP), 10mg, NDC 00555-1054-86. The recall involves 3,569 capsules from Lot # 34025714A with an expiration date of 12/2016. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the product failed impurities and degradation specifications. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that use of or exposure to the violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and return it to the pharmacy or point of purchase for disposal or credit.

The recalled product

Product
Claravis (isotretinoin capsules USP), 10mg, packaged in carton containing 3 Blister Packs of 10 Capsules Each (30 Capsules total); Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, Sellersville, PA 18960. NDC 00555-1054-86
Manufacturer
Teva North America
Affected units
3,569

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #: 34025714A
  • Exp. Date 12/2016

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.