The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0511-2017·Announced 2017-03-15

Teva Recalls Risedronate Sodium Tablets Due to Dissolution Failures

Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling Risedronate Sodium Delayed-release Tablets because stability testing revealed low out-of-specification dissolution results.

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 indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a quality control issue (dissolution) rather than a direct safety threat like contamination or mislabeling of a dangerous substance.

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Risedronate Sodium Delayed-release Tablets, 35 mg, Once-a-Week. The recall involves 25,916 cartons of the medication, identified by Lot # 34025762A with an expiration date of 06/17. The product is distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico.

The recall was initiated because stability testing found low out-of-specification dissolution results. This means the tablets may not dissolve properly in the body, which could affect how the medication works.

Consumers who have this specific lot of medication should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on next steps.

The recalled product

Product
Risedronate Sodium Delayed-release Tablets, 35 mg, Once-a-Week, 1 tablet per blister (NDC 0093-5509-19), packaged in 4 blisters per carton (NDC 0093-5509-44), Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454.
Affected units
25,916

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 # 34025762A
  • Exp 06/17

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: