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FDA Drug recall · Reported September 14, 2016

Selegiline HCL Tablets USP 5mg, 60- count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618 Distributed by: Libertas Pharma, Inc. Montgomery, AL 36117. NDC 51862-146-06

Stason Pharmaceuticals is recalling Selegiline HCl tablets, USP 5mg 60 count bottle due to an out of specification result for dissolution of stability samples.

Recall #
D-1479-2016
Affected scope
17,013 units
Initiated
August 23, 2016
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Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalled Selegiline HCL Tablets USP 5mg, 60- count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Stason Pharm… - a low-severity action.

Selegiline HCL Tablets USP 5mg, 60- count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Stason Pharm… was recalled by Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in September 14, 2016. Reason: Stason Pharmaceuticals is recalling Selegiline HCl tablets, USP 5mg 60 count bottle due to an out of specific…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1479-2016 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Stason Pharmaceuticals is recalling Selegiline HCl tablets, USP 5mg 60 count bottle due to an out of specific….

Low
severity level
17K units
affected scope
Class III
classification
September 14, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1479-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-1479-2016) was formally reported on September 14, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 23, 2016. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Irvine, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 17,013 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Stason Pharmaceuticals is recalling Selegiline HCl tablets, USP 5mg 60 count bottle due to an out of specification result for dissolution of stability samples. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: North Carolina. 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 - 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

17,013 units

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Selegiline HCL Tablets USP 5mg, 60- count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618 Distributed by: Libertas Pharma, Inc. Montgomery, AL 36117. NDC 51862-146-06

Reason for recall

Stason Pharmaceuticals is recalling Selegiline HCl tablets, USP 5mg 60 count bottle due to an out of specification result for dissolution of stability samples.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-1479-2016
Date reported September 14, 2016
Date initiated August 23, 2016
Recalling firm Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Firm location Irvine, CA
Affected scope 17,013 units
Distribution North Carolina

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

17,013 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Drug record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Selegiline HCL Tablets USP 5mg, 60- count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Irvine, CA 92618 Distributed by: Libertas Pharma, Inc. Montgomery, AL 36117. NDC 51862-146-06. Recalled by Stason Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Units affected: 17,013 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Stason Pharmaceuticals is recalling Selegiline HCl tablets, USP 5mg 60 count bottle due to an out of specification result for dissolution of stability samples.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 14, 2016. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-1479-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: North Carolina.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-1479-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported September 14, 2016. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.