The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-66014-001·Announced 2013-11-13

Amneal Recalls Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules Due to Dissolution Failure

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules because they failed to meet dissolution 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 or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC. is recalling Extended Phenytoin Sodium Capsules, USP, 100 mg. The recall is limited to bottles containing 895 to 1,000 capsules with NDC 65162-212-11, Batch/Lot HL50611, and an expiration date of 1/2014.

The recall was initiated because the product failed to meet dissolution specifications. This means the capsules may not release the medication in the body as intended, potentially affecting the drug's efficacy.

The affected product was distributed in Illinois, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Tennessee. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for a replacement or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
EXTENDED PHENYTOIN SODIUM (PHENYTOIN SODIUM)
Brand
EXTENDED PHENYTOIN SODIUM

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)

  • Batch/Lot HL50611
  • exp. 1/2014

UPCs (2)

  • 0365162212037
  • 0365162212105

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Same brand · EXTENDED PHENYTOIN SODIUM