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FDA Drug recall · Reported July 19, 2017

Paliperidone Extended-Release Tablets, 3 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 USA Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA, NDC: 0591-3693-19

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Drug release test result, obtained during routine 9-month stability testing, which was below specification for one tablet. Teva cannot at this t…

Recall #
D-0960-2017
Affected scope
360 bottles
Initiated
May 31, 2017
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Teva Pharmaceuticals recalled Paliperidone Extended-Release Tablets, 3 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: … - a critical-severity action.

Paliperidone Extended-Release Tablets, 3 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: … was recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals in July 19, 2017. Reason: Failed Dissolution Specifications: Drug release test result, obtained during routine 9-month stability testin…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0960-2017 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Teva Pharmaceuticals issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Dissolution Specifications: Drug release test result, obtained during routine 9-month stability testin….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
July 19, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0960-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0960-2017) was formally reported on July 19, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 31, 2017. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Teva Pharmaceuticals is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Horsham, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 360 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Dissolution Specifications: Drug release test result, obtained during routine 9-month stability testing, which was below specification for one tablet. Teva cannot at this time exclude the potential for additional… 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

360 bottles

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Paliperidone Extended-Release Tablets, 3 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 USA Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA, NDC: 0591-3693-19

Reason for recall

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Drug release test result, obtained during routine 9-month stability testing, which was below specification for one tablet. Teva cannot at this time exclude the potential for additional tablets to be below specification.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-0960-2017
Date reported July 19, 2017
Date initiated May 31, 2017
Recalling firm Teva Pharmaceuticals
Firm location Horsham, PA
Affected scope 360 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.

What to do with this recall

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Paliperidone Extended-Release Tablets, 3 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 USA Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA, NDC: 0591-3693-19. Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals. Units affected: 360 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Drug release test result, obtained during routine 9-month stability testing, which was below specification for one tablet. Teva cannot at this time exclude the potential for additional tablets to be below specification.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 19, 2017. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-0960-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide in the US.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0960-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported July 19, 2017. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.