Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported February 5, 2014
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications; Product contains broken tablets.
Watson Laboratories Inc recalled Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets USP, CIII, 10 mg/ 660 mg, 100 count bott… - a moderate-severity action.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets USP, CIII, 10 mg/ 660 mg, 100 count bott… was recalled by Watson Laboratories Inc in February 5, 2014. Reason: Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications; Product contains broken tablets.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1053-2014 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Watson Laboratories Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications; Product contains broken tablets..
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1053-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-1053-2014) was formally reported on February 5, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 15, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Watson Laboratories Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Corona, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 717 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications; Product contains broken tablets. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationally in: AZ, CA, CT, FL, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, WI.. 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
717 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets USP, CIII, 10 mg/ 660 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx only. Manufactured by Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880. Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc. NDC: 00591-0517-01.
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications; Product contains broken tablets.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1053-2014 |
| Date reported | February 5, 2014 |
| Date initiated | January 15, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Watson Laboratories Inc |
| Firm location | Corona, CA |
| Affected scope | 717 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationally in: AZ, CA, CT, FL, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, WI. |
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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