The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1401-2012·Announced 2012-07-11

Watson Loxapine Capsules Recalled for Outdated Patient Outsert Labeling

Watson Laboratories Inc. is recalling Loxapine Capsules because an outdated patient outsert was used during packaging.

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, which indicates that the violation is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue is limited to packaging documentation.

Plain-English summary

Watson Laboratories Inc. is recalling 21,572 bottles of Loxapine Capsules USP, 25mg, 100 count. The recall is due to the use of an outdated version of a patient outsert during the packaging process.

The affected product is a prescription-only medication manufactured by Watson Laboratories Inc. in Corona, CA. The recall covers specific lot numbers: 101696A, 110829A, 123685A, and 123687A. The product was distributed nationwide.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific NDC numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, it should be returned to the pharmacy or distributor for replacement or refund.

The recalled product

Product
LOXAPINE (LOXAPINE)
Brand
LOXAPINE
Affected units
21,572

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 (4)

  • Lot #s: 101696A
  • 110829A
  • 123685A
  • 123687A

UPCs (3)

  • 0305910369019
  • 0305910370015
  • 0305910372019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Watson Laboratories 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 5 products in this recall →