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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

THYROID POWDER USP (Levothyroxine labeled range of 34.2-41.8mcg/grain; Liothyroine (correct spelling Liothyronine): labeled range of 8.1-9.9mcg/grain) active pharmaceutical ingredient; 25 KG bag, Rx Compounding only, Manu By: Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., No. 680 Hongpai Road, Neijiang, sichuan 641000, china; Distributed: Syntec Pharma Corp., 96 Gazza Blvd., Farmingdale NY 11735, CAS No. 50809-32-0

Reported: October 17, 2018 Initiated: August 22, 2018 #D-0014-2019

Product Description

THYROID POWDER USP (Levothyroxine labeled range of 34.2-41.8mcg/grain; Liothyroine (correct spelling Liothyronine): labeled range of 8.1-9.9mcg/grain) active pharmaceutical ingredient; 25 KG bag, Rx Compounding only, Manu By: Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., No. 680 Hongpai Road, Neijiang, sichuan 641000, china; Distributed: Syntec Pharma Corp., 96 Gazza Blvd., Farmingdale NY 11735, CAS No. 50809-32-0

Reason for Recall

CGMP Deviations: Recall notice received from supplier that Thyroid Powder has inconsistent levels of the active ingredients levothyroxine and liothyronine.

Details

Recalling Firm
Syntec Pharma Corp
Units Affected
486 kg
Distribution
Al & TX only
Location
Farmingdale, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
THYROID POWDER USP (Levothyroxine labeled range of 34.2-41.8mcg/grain; Liothyroine (correct spelling Liothyronine): labeled range of 8.1-9.9mcg/grain) active pharmaceutical ingredient; 25 KG bag, Rx Compounding only, Manu By: Sichuan Friendly Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., No. 680 Hongpai Road, Neijiang, sichuan 641000, china; Distributed: Syntec Pharma Corp., 96 Gazza Blvd., Farmingdale NY 11735, CAS No. 50809-32-0. Recalled by Syntec Pharma Corp. Units affected: 486 kg.
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviations: Recall notice received from supplier that Thyroid Powder has inconsistent levels of the active ingredients levothyroxine and liothyronine.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 17, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0014-2019.