The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-101-2013·Announced 2013-01-02

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa Recalls Subpotent Levothroid Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling specific lots of Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium) tablets because they are subpotent and have a 9-month stability interval.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the subpotent nature of the medication which can lead to treatment failure.

Plain-English summary

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 50 mcg., 100-count bottles. The recall involves 37,441 bottles from Lot 1093992 and Lot 1094095, both with an expiration date of 9/2012. The product is manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., by Lloyd Pharmaceutical in Shenandoah, IA.

The recall was initiated because the affected tablets are subpotent and have a 9-month stability interval. Subpotent medication contains less of the active ingredient than labeled, which may result in the medication being less effective for the patient.

Distribution was nationwide and to Puerto Rico; there was no foreign, military, or government distribution. Patients and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed above. If the product is found, it should be returned to the pharmacy or healthcare provider for replacement or refund.

The recalled product

Product
Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 50 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1321-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.
Manufacturer
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa
Category
Drug — Prescription Medication
Hazard

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 1093992 and 1094095
  • exp. date 9/2012

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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