The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1112-2015·Announced 2015-06-10

Teva Recalls Zebeta Tablets Due to Failed Dissolution Specifications

Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling 889 bottles of Zebeta (bisoprolol fumarate) 10mg tablets because they failed dissolution specifications during stability testing.

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 source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving potential but unreported harm.

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling 889 bottles of Zebeta (bisoprolol fumarate) tablets, 10mg, 30-count bottles. The product is prescription-only and was distributed nationwide. The specific lot number is 34019710A with an expiration date of 5/2017.

The recall was initiated because the product failed dissolution specifications, resulting in an out-of-specification (OOS) result during stability testing. This indicates that the tablets may not dissolve at the required rate, which could affect the delivery of the medication.

Consumers who have this specific lot of Zebeta should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on obtaining a replacement. The recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
Zebeta¿ (bisoprolol fumarate), tablets, 10mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals Inc. 425 Privet Road, Horsham, PA by Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970 for Teva. NDC 51285-061-01
Affected units
889

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 #: 34019710A
  • Exp 5/2017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.