Severity
Low
FDA Drug recall · Reported September 25, 2013
Defective Container: Defective bottles may not have tamper evident seals properly seated, and therefore it may be difficult to determine if the product had been opened or tampere…
Watson Laboratories Inc recalled Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, 7.5 mg/650 mg Tablets, 500 Count Bottle… - a low-severity action.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, 7.5 mg/650 mg Tablets, 500 Count Bottle… was recalled by Watson Laboratories Inc in September 25, 2013. Reason: Defective Container: Defective bottles may not have tamper evident seals properly seated, and therefore it m…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1061-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Watson Laboratories Inc issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Defective Container: Defective bottles may not have tamper evident seals properly seated, and therefore it m….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1061-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-1061-2013) was formally reported on September 25, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 30, 2013. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), 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 875 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Defective Container: Defective bottles may not have tamper evident seals properly seated, and therefore it may be difficult to determine if the product had been opened or tampered with. 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 low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
875 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Acetaminophen Tablets, 7.5 mg/650 mg Tablets, 500 Count Bottle, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc, Cocona, CA 92880, NDC 0591-2611-05.
Defective Container: Defective bottles may not have tamper evident seals properly seated, and therefore it may be difficult to determine if the product had been opened or tampered with.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1061-2013 |
| Date reported | September 25, 2013 |
| Date initiated | August 30, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Watson Laboratories Inc |
| Firm location | Corona, CA |
| Affected scope | 875 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
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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