The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-237-2013·Announced 2013-04-10

Teva Recalls Clonazepam Tablets Due to Content Uniformity Failure

Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Clonazepam orally disintegrating tablets because they failed content uniformity 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 II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is recalling three boxes of Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP, 0.5 mg. The affected product is identified by Lot # 32900136A and has an expiration date of 05/14. The NDC number for the recalled product is 0555-0096-96.

The recall is being conducted because the product failed to meet content uniformity specifications. This means the amount of active ingredient in the tablets may not be consistent with the required standards.

Consumers who have this specific lot of medication should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on what to do next.

The recalled product

Product
CLONAZEPAM ORALLY DISINTERGRATING Tablets, USP, 0.5 mg, 60 tablets (10 blister cards of 6 tablets each), TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, Sellersville PA 18960, NDC #0555-0096-96
Affected units
3

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 # 32900136A
  • Exp. 05/14

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: