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FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-01, b) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-02, Manufactured for: NorthStar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, c) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 70710-1351-01, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534.

Reported: March 22, 2023 Initiated: February 24, 2023 #D-0467-2023

Product Description

Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-01, b) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-02, Manufactured for: NorthStar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, c) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 70710-1351-01, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534.

Reason for Recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out-of-specification (OOS) result was observed during release testing of one lot for a related substance, i.e. Beta-lumicolchicine.

Details

Units Affected
21,936/30 count bottles and 33,096/100 count bottles
Distribution
AZ, OH, MS.
Location
Pennington, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Colchicine Tablets, USP 0.6 mg, Rx Only, a) 30 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-01, b) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 16714-0039-02, Manufactured for: NorthStar Rx LLC., Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, c) 100 tablets per bottle, NDC 70710-1351-01, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534.. Recalled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. Units affected: 21,936/30 count bottles and 33,096/100 count bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An out-of-specification (OOS) result was observed during release testing of one lot for a related substance, i.e. Beta-lumicolchicine.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 22, 2023. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0467-2023.