The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1528-2020·Announced 2020-08-26

Calvin Scott Recalls Phentermine HCL Capsules Due to Packaging Defect

Calvin Scott & Company is recalling Phentermine HCL 30mg capsules because they were repackaged in transparent pouches, exposing the light-sensitive medication to potential degradation.

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 typically involves a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is a packaging defect (transparent pouches for light-sensitive drugs) rather than a direct contamination or mislabeling of an allergen.

Plain-English summary

Calvin Scott & Company, Inc. is recalling Phentermine HCL Blue/Clear capsules, 30mg, in 10-count, 28-count, and 56-count bags. The recall is due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations where the light-sensitive drug products were repackaged in transparent or partially transparent pouches.

The affected products are distributed nationwide within the United States. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the recall notice, including lots 19290, 19224, 19249, 19322, 20013, and 20039.

Consumers should stop using the recalled capsules and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on obtaining a replacement or alternative treatment.

The recalled product

Product
Phentermine HCL Blue/Clear capsules, 30mg, packaged in a) 10-count bags (NDC 10702-0028-10), b) 28-count bags (NDC 10702-0028-10) and c) 56-count bags (NDC 10702-0028-10), Distributed by: Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. Albuquerque, NM 87123, Manufactured by KVK-Tech Newtown, PA 18940;
Manufacturer
Calvin Scott & Company, Inc.
Category
Drug — Prescription Medication
Hazard

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 (13)

  • Lot #: a)19290
  • Exp. Date: 10/20
  • b) 19224
  • Exp. Date: 08/20
  • 19249
  • Exp. Date: 09/20
  • 19290
  • 19322
  • Exp. Date: 12/20
  • 20013
  • Exp. Date: 01/21
  • 20039
  • Exp. Date: 02/21 c) 19290

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 19 recalled by Calvin Scott & Company, 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.

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