The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0992-2022·Announced 2022-06-08

Anagrelide Capsules Recalled Due to Failed Dissolution Specifications

Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling Anagrelide Capsules USP 0.5 mg nationwide due to failed dissolution specifications discovered during stability testing. The recall involves lot GD01090 (expired May 2022).

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA classified this as a Class I recall, establishing a minimum severity level of 4. Class I recalls represent situations with reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences. Although no deaths, illnesses, or injuries are currently reported, failed dissolution specifications in a prescription medication could prevent proper drug delivery and potentially cause serious patient harm.

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc is recalling Anagrelide Capsules USP, 0.5 mg, 100-count bottles nationwide due to failed dissolution specifications identified during stability testing. Testing revealed out-of-specification results.

The recall involves approximately 4,224 cartons from lot number GD01090, which expired in May 2022. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.

Patients who have this recalled medication should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist. Those with the affected product should return it to their pharmacy for proper handling.

The recalled product

Product
Anagrelide Capsules USP, 0.5 mg, 100-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured in India For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454. NDC 0172-5241-60.
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Hazard
  • dissolution-defect
  • out-of-specification

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 # GD01090
  • Exp 05/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.