Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported December 24, 2014
Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the lot does not meet the speci…
American Health Packaging recalled Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx… - a moderate-severity action.
Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx… was recalled by American Health Packaging in December 24, 2014. Reason: Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. reca…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0300-2015 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
American Health Packaging issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. reca….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0300-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0300-2015) was formally reported on December 24, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on November 19, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. American Health Packaging is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Columbus, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 3496 cartons.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the lot does not meet the specification for dissolution. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
3496 cartons
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 30 Tablets (3 x 10) unit dose blisters per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by Prometheus Laboratories Inc. 9410 Carroll Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92121, repackaged by American Health Packaging 2550-A John Glenn Avenue, Columbus, OH 43217, NDC 68084-325-21
Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: This sub-recall is in response to Prometheus Laboratories Inc. recall for Mercaptopurine USP 50mg because the lot does not meet the specification for dissolution.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0300-2015 |
| Date reported | December 24, 2014 |
| Date initiated | November 19, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | American Health Packaging |
| Firm location | Columbus, OH |
| Affected scope | 3496 cartons |
| Distribution | Nationwide. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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