The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0265-2024·Announced 2024-01-31

Febuxostat 80 mg prescription tablets recalled for manufacturing contamination

Sun Pharmaceutical is recalling Febuxostat 80 mg tablets due to microbial contamination in manufacturing equipment. Approximately 19,992 bottles were distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with manufacturing contamination representing a reasonable probability of adverse health consequences. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, meeting the criterion of risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is recalling Febuxostat 80 mg tablets due to Good Manufacturing Practice deviations. Microbial contamination was identified in stagnant water located in a duct of the manufacturing equipment.

Approximately 19,992 bottles were distributed nationwide. The affected lots are DNE0867A (expiration date 06/30/2025) and DNE0894B (expiration date 07/31/2025). Tablets are identified by NDC 47335-722-83.

Consumers taking Febuxostat from the recalled lots are advised to contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist regarding this recall and available treatment alternatives. Do not discontinue medication without medical guidance. Return recalled bottles to the dispensing pharmacy.

The recalled product

Product
FEBUXOSTAT (FEBUXOSTAT)
Brand
FEBUXOSTAT
Manufacturer
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • microbial-contamination

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 #s: DNE0867A Exp. 06/30/2025
  • DNE0894B Exp. 07/31/2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.