The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1094-2022·Announced 2022-06-15

Labetalol Hydrochloride Tablets Recalled for Temperature Abuse During Manufacturing

McKesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Labetalol Hydrochloride Tablets 100 mg due to temperature abuse during manufacturing that may affect drug stability. This Class II recall affects units distributed nationwide.

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: FDA Class II classification indicates potential for adverse health consequences. The cGMP deviation due to temperature abuse is a confirmed manufacturing practice violation that could affect pharmaceutical quality. However, no illnesses or adverse events have been reported.

Plain-English summary

McKesson Medical-Surgical is recalling Labetalol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg in 100-count bottles (manufactured by Par Pharma, NDC 49884-122-01) due to cGMP deviations caused by temperature abuse during manufacturing.

Temperature abuse during production may affect pharmaceutical quality and stability. This is a Class II recall, which means use of or exposure to the product may potentially cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide in the United States. McKesson states that specific lot numbers cannot be identified per consignee, but customer notifications include the distribution date and dates the product may have been shipped.

No illnesses or adverse events have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Labetalol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, MFG: Par Pharma, NDC 49884-122-01
Manufacturer
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office
Hazard
  • temperature-abuse
  • manufacturing-deviation

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.