Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported February 19, 2014
Failed Tablet Specifications: Broken Tablets Present.
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. recalled Oxcarbazepine Tablets, 300 mg, 100 tablet bottles, Rx Only. Distributed by: Caraco Pharm… - a moderate-severity action.
Oxcarbazepine Tablets, 300 mg, 100 tablet bottles, Rx Only. Distributed by: Caraco Pharm… was recalled by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. in February 19, 2014. Reason: Failed Tablet Specifications: Broken Tablets Present.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1081-2014 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Tablet Specifications: Broken Tablets Present..
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1081-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-1081-2014) was formally reported on February 19, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 29, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Cranbury, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 7005 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Tablet Specifications: Broken Tablets Present. 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 moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
7005 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Oxcarbazepine Tablets, 300 mg, 100 tablet bottles, Rx Only. Distributed by: Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., 1150 Elijiah McCoy Drive, Detroit, MI, 48202. Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd., Acme Plaza, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400 059, India. NDC 62756-184-88, Rx only, 100 Tablets; Pharmacist: Dispense the Medication Guide provided separately to each patient. Each film-coated tablet contains 300 mg oxcarbazepine, USP, Usual Dosage: See package insert, Dispense in tight container (USP) tore at 25 C (77 F) excursions permitted.... Distributed by Caraco Pharmaceuticals Detroit, MI....
Failed Tablet Specifications: Broken Tablets Present.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1081-2014 |
| Date reported | February 19, 2014 |
| Date initiated | January 29, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. |
| Firm location | Cranbury, NJ |
| Affected scope | 7005 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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