PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Critical Class I Terminated

Venlafaxine HCl Extended-Release Capsules, 150 mg, 90-count Unit of Use bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC, Peapack, NJ 07977, NDC 59762-0182-2, UPC 3 59762-0182-2 9.

Reported: June 18, 2014 Initiated: March 6, 2014 #D-1361-2014

Product Description

Venlafaxine HCl Extended-Release Capsules, 150 mg, 90-count Unit of Use bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC, Peapack, NJ 07977, NDC 59762-0182-2, UPC 3 59762-0182-2 9.

Reason for Recall

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: report of a foreign capsule with markings (TKN 250) and identified as a Tikosyn (dofetilide) capsule was found in a bottle of Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) 150 mg capsules that was packaged in the same packaging campaign as the recalled lot

Details

Recalling Firm
Greenstone Llc
Units Affected
16,018 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Location
Peapack, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Venlafaxine HCl Extended-Release Capsules, 150 mg, 90-count Unit of Use bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Greenstone LLC, Peapack, NJ 07977, NDC 59762-0182-2, UPC 3 59762-0182-2 9.. Recalled by Greenstone Llc. Units affected: 16,018 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: report of a foreign capsule with markings (TKN 250) and identified as a Tikosyn (dofetilide) capsule was found in a bottle of Effexor XR (venlafaxine HCl) 150 mg capsules that was packaged in the same packaging campaign as the recalled lot
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 18, 2014. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-1361-2014.