The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0653-2020·Announced 2019-12-25

AuroMedics Recalls Gabapentin Capsules Due to Foreign Tablet Presence

AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling specific lots of Gabapentin Capsules because a Losartan/HCTZ tablet was found in the bottles.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the presence of a foreign medication (Losartan/HCTZ) in a different drug (Gabapentin) poses a risk of unintended medication intake, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

AuroMedics Pharma LLC is recalling Gabapentin Capsules, USP 100 mg, distributed by Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. The recall is due to the presence of foreign tablets or capsules, specifically one Losartan/HCTZ tablet found in Gabapentin 1000 count bottles.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 19819029A3 with an expiration date of 08/2021. The NDC number is 65682-198-99. The product was distributed nationwide within the United States.

Consumers should check their medication for this specific lot number and expiration date. If the product matches the description, they should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on next steps.

The recalled product

Product
Gabapentin Capsules, USP 100 mg, Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810, NDC 65682-198-99

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 #: 19819029A3
  • Exp. 08/2021

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.