The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-442-2013·Announced 2013-05-29

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

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling bulk Thyro-Tab tablets due to cGMP deviations and stability failures. The product was repackaged and distributed nationwide.

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 where use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The source text cites cGMP deviations and stability failures without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 9,575,108 tablets of Lloyd Thyro-Tab 0.150 mg. The product was packaged in 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 firm determined there is insufficient data to ensure that other lots are not affected. The bulk product was distributed to Forest Laboratories, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, which repackaged the tablets into 100-tablet bottles. These bottles were distributed to 75 customers nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

Affected lots include HE27811 and HD27811 (Exp Apr-13), HC00512 (Exp Jul-13), and HD04112 and HE06212 (Exp Sep-13). Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and expiration dates. If the product is found, it should be returned to the pharmacy or point of purchase for disposal or credit, as directed by the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
Lloyd Thyro-Tab 0.150 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
9,575,108

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 #: HE27811
  • HD27811
  • Exp Apr-13
  • HC00512
  • Exp Jul-13
  • HD04112
  • HE06212
  • Exp Sep-13.

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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