The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-439-2013·Announced 2013-05-29

Lloyd Inc. Recalls Thyro-Tab Tablets Due to Quality Deviations

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 7.6 million Thyro-Tab tablets due to cGMP deviations and stability failures. The product was distributed nationwide and to Puerto Rico.

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, but the source text cites cGMP deviations and stability failures without reporting specific illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 7,614,709 tablets of Lloyd Thyro-Tab 0.112 mg. The product was packaged in 150,000-tablet bulk drums for repackaging and is a prescription medication. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

The recall was initiated due to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations. Following a quality review of stability failures in previous lots, the manufacturer determined there is insufficient data to confirm that other lots are not affected. The affected lots are HE27211 (Exp Apr-13), HE35511 (Exp Jul-13), HA04112 (Exp Aug-13), and HC06212 (Exp Sep-12).

The bulk product was distributed to Forest Laboratories, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, which repackaged the product into 100-tablet bottles. Distribution was made to 75 customers nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Lloyd Thyro-Tab 0.112 mg., packaged in 150,000-tablet bulk drums (2/75,000-tablet bags/drum) for repackaging, RX. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.
Manufacturer
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa
Category
Drug — Thyroid Medication
Hazard
Affected units
7,614,709

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 (8)

  • Lot #: HE27211
  • Exp Apr-13
  • HE35511
  • Exp Jul-13
  • HA04112
  • Exp Aug-13
  • HC06212
  • Exp Sep-12.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 recalled by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa 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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