Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported February 22, 2017
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Some bottles contain punctured, and/or clumped/melted capsules.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc recalled Venlafaxine Hydrochloride extended release capsules, 37.5 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, … - a moderate-severity action.
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride extended release capsules, 37.5 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, … was recalled by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc in February 22, 2017. Reason: Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Some bottles contain punctured, and/or clumped/melted capsules.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0474-2017 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Some bottles contain punctured, and/or clumped/melted capsules..
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0474-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0474-2017) was formally reported on February 22, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 22, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Plainsboro, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 47,040 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Some bottles contain punctured, and/or clumped/melted capsules. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the US. 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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
47,040 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride extended release capsules, 37.5 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 2400 Route 130 North, Dayton, NJ 08810 Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited Hyderabad-500 072 India, NDC 65862-527-30
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Some bottles contain punctured, and/or clumped/melted capsules.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0474-2017 |
| Date reported | February 22, 2017 |
| Date initiated | December 22, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc |
| Firm location | Plainsboro, NJ |
| Affected scope | 47,040 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the US |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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