FDA Drug recall · Reported June 3, 2020
Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets USP, 100 mg, packaged in a) 50-count bottle (NDC 0143-2112-50), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 0143-2112-05), Rx only, Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724.
Failed dissolution specification: The dissolution test at the 24 month time point (end of shelf life) yielded an out of specification result.
West-Ward Columbus Inc recalled Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets USP, 100 mg, packaged in a) 50-count bottle (NDC 0143-2112-50… - a moderate-severity action.
Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets USP, 100 mg, packaged in a) 50-count bottle (NDC 0143-2112-50… was recalled by West-Ward Columbus Inc in June 3, 2020. Reason: Failed dissolution specification: The dissolution test at the 24 month time point (end of shelf life) yielded…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1274-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
West-Ward Columbus Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed dissolution specification: The dissolution test at the 24 month time point (end of shelf life) yielded….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- June 3, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1274-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 1 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.
Children & Baby Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,781 children & baby products recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets USP, 100 mg, packaged in a) 50-count bottle (NDC 0143-2112-50), b) 500-count bottle (NDC 0143-2112-05), Rx only, Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724.
Reason for recall
Failed dissolution specification: The dissolution test at the 24 month time point (end of shelf life) yielded an out of specification result.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1274-2020 |
| Date reported | June 3, 2020 |
| Date initiated | May 13, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | West-Ward Columbus Inc |
| Firm location | Columbus, OH |
| Affected scope | 68,376 bottles |
| Distribution | USA Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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