The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1057-2016·Announced 2016-07-06

KVK-Tech Recalls Benzphetamine Hydrochloride Tablets Due to Cosmetic Scuffing

KVK-Tech, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Benzphetamine Hydrochloride Tablets due to cosmetic scuffing marks on the tablets.

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 and involves a cosmetic defect (scuffing marks) with no reported health hazards, fitting the 'Low' severity criteria for cosmetic defects.

Plain-English summary

KVK-Tech, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 9,360 bottles of lot # 12825A and 7,284 bottles of lot # 12937A of Benzphetamine Hydrochloride Tablets, 50 mg, 30-count bottles. The recall is due to the presence of scuffing marks on the tablets, which is a cosmetic defect.

The affected product is prescription-only and was distributed nationwide. The bottles have an expiration date of 8/18. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that the defect is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have these specific lots of medication should stop using them and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance on replacement or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Benzphetamine Hydrochloride Tablets, 50 mg, 30-count bottle, RX only, Mfd by: KVK-TECH, INC., Newtown, PA 18940, NDC 10702-0040-03
Manufacturer
KVK-Tech, Inc.

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 #: 12825 A
  • 12937A
  • Exp 8/18

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.