The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0516-2019·Announced 2019-02-27

Amerigen Recalls Temozolomide Capsules Due to Dissolution Failures

Amerigen Pharmaceuticals is recalling Temozolomide Capsules, 5 mg, because the product failed to meet dissolution specifications.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

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.

Plain-English summary

Amerigen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling Temozolomide Capsules, 5 mg, in 5-count and 14-count bottles. The recall was initiated because the product failed to meet dissolution specifications. The capsules were manufactured by Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and distributed by Amerigen Pharmaceuticals Inc.

The affected lots are 18J043A and 18J043B, both with an expiration date of 09/30/2020. The recall involves 2,413 bottles of the 5-count package and 3,355 bottles of the 14-count package. The product was distributed to four wholesalers/distributors and one retail account, which may have further distributed the product throughout the United States.

This is an FDA Class III recall. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance on replacement or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Temozolomide Capsules, 5 mg, packaged in a) 5-count bottle (NDC 43975-252-05) b) 14-count bottle (NDC 43975-252-14), Rx only, Mfd. by: Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618, Dist. By: Amerigen Pharmaceuticals, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

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 (3)

  • Lot #: a) 18J043A
  • Exp 09/30/2020
  • b) 18J043B

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Same manufacturer · Amerigen Pharmaceuticals Inc.

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