The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1235-2020·Announced 2020-04-22

Aurobindo Recalls Mirtazapine Tablets Due to Manufacturing Water Leakage

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling Mirtazapine Tablets 15mg due to water leakage observed in the manufacturing area.

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, which indicates a reasonable probability that use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard is a manufacturing deviation (water leakage) without reported illnesses, fitting the Moderate category for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling Mirtazapine Tablets, USP 15mg, 30-count bottles. The affected product is identified by Lot # 031180028A and an expiration date of 03/2021. The recall involves 56,208 units distributed nationwide within the United States.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. Specifically, the products were manufactured in a processing area where water leakage was observed. This condition may compromise the quality or safety of the medication.

Consumers who have this specific lot of Mirtazapine Tablets should stop using the product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. The product is a prescription-only medication distributed by Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. in Dayton, NJ.

The recalled product

Product
MIRTAZAPINE (MIRTAZAPINE)
Brand
MIRTAZAPINE
Affected units
56,208

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 #: 031180028A
  • Exp. Date 03/2021

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. 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.

See all 9 products in this recall →