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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) Tablets USP, 75 mcg, Rx Only, 90-Count Bottle, Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL 60064, NDC: 0074-5182-90.

Reported: October 3, 2012 Initiated: July 19, 2012 #D-1695-2012

Product Description

Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) Tablets USP, 75 mcg, Rx Only, 90-Count Bottle, Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL 60064, NDC: 0074-5182-90.

Reason for Recall

Defective Container: A number of Synthroid bottles have a localized thin wall defect on the bottom which may potentially impact the stability of the tablets.

Details

Recalling Firm
Abbott Laboratories
Units Affected
42,596 Bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Abbott Park, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) Tablets USP, 75 mcg, Rx Only, 90-Count Bottle, Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL 60064, NDC: 0074-5182-90.. Recalled by Abbott Laboratories. Units affected: 42,596 Bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Defective Container: A number of Synthroid bottles have a localized thin wall defect on the bottom which may potentially impact the stability of the tablets.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 3, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1695-2012.