The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-010-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Qualitest Recalls Perphenazine Tablets Due to Cracked Coating

Vintage Pharmaceuticals is recalling 2,755 bottles of Perphenazine 8 mg tablets due to a possibility of cracked or split tablet coatings.

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 II, and the source text describes a physical defect (cracked coating) without reporting any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is recalling 2,755 bottles of Perphenazine Tablets, USP, 8 mg. The recall involves NDC 0603-5092-21, Lot C1130511A, with an expiration date of 5/13. The product was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

The recall was initiated because of a possibility of cracked or split coating on the tablets. This is a Class II recall, indicating that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their pharmacist or the recalling firm for instructions on how to return the product for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Perphenazine Tablets, USP, 8 mg, 100-count tablets per bottle, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Huntsville, AL 35811, NDC 0603-5092-21.
Affected units
2,755

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 C1130511A
  • Exp 5/13

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: