The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1505-2016·Announced 2016-09-28

Sun Pharmaceutical Recalls Carvediol Tablets Due to Impurity Specifications

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is recalling specific lots of Carvediol Tablets, USP, 6.25 mg, because they failed impurities and degradation specifications.

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 III, which indicates a remote possibility of adverse health consequences, aligning with the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. is recalling Carvediol Tablets, USP, 6.25 mg, in 100-count, 500-count, and 1000-count bottles. The recall involves 2,952 HDPE bottles distributed nationwide. The affected lots are AVF0254/C, AVF0254/B, and AVF0254/C, with an expiration date of 02/17.

The recall was initiated because the product failed impurities and degradation specifications. The tablets were manufactured by ALKALOIDA Chemical Company Zrt in Hungary and distributed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. in Cranbury, NJ.

Consumers who have these specific lots of Carvediol Tablets should stop using them and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on replacement or alternative treatment.

The recalled product

Product
Carvediol Tablets, USP, 6.25 mg, 100-count bottle (NDC 57664-244-18), 500-count bottle (NDC 57664-244-13), 1000-count bottle (NDC 57664-244-18), Rx Only, Manufactured by: ALKALOIDA Chemical Company Zrt 440 Tisavasvari Kabay Janos u. 29 Hungary, Distributed by Sun Pharmaceutical
Affected units
2,952

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 #: AVF0254/C
  • AVF0254/B
  • AVF0254/C
  • Exp. 02/17

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, 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 4 products in this recall →