The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1042-2014·Announced 2014-02-05

Wockhardt Recalls Pantaprazole Sodium Tablets Due to Dissolution Failure

Wockhardt USA is recalling 1,129 bottles of Pantaprazole Sodium 40 mg tablets because they failed dissolution specifications.

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 II, and the hazard involves a quality control failure (dissolution) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Wockhardt USA Inc. is recalling 1,129 bottles of Pantaprazole Sodium Delayed Release Tablets, USP 40 mg. The product is distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. The specific lot number is DM12286, with an expiration date of 06/14.

The recall was initiated because the product failed dissolution specifications. Specifically, the 12-month acid dissolution test results were above the upper limit specifications. This indicates that the tablets may not dissolve properly over time, potentially affecting the drug's performance.

Consumers who have this specific lot of medication should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for a replacement or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Pantaprazole Sodium Delayed Release Tablets , USP 40 mg, 1000 tablets bottle, Rx only. Manufactured by: Wockhardt Limited, Mumbai, India. Distributed by: Wockhardt USA LLC 20 Waterview Blvd Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA. NDC: 64679-0434-02.
Manufacturer
Wockhardt Usa Inc.
Affected units
1,129

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: #: DM12286
  • Expiry: 06/14.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: