Reported Aug 29, 2012 · Terminated

Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 60-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-02) and b) 250-count…

Prometheus Laboratories Inc.

Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Prometheus Laboratories Inc. · 9410 Carroll Park Dr · San Diego, CA · 92121-5201

Is this the product you have?

  • Mercaptopurine Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 60-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-02) and b) 250-count tablets per bottle (NDC 49884-922-04), Rx only
  • Distributed byPar Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc., Spring Valley, NY 10977
Lot codes and dates
    • Lot #s: a) 11A003
    • 11A004
    • 11A005
    • Exp 01/13
    • 11L071
    • 11L072
    • Exp 10/13
    • b) 11B009
    • Exp 01/13
    • 11L073
    • Exp 10/13
Amount recalled
a) 25,516 bottles; b) 2,569 bottles

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide
  • PR

Why it was recalled

Failed USP Dissolution Test Requirements: The recalled lots do not meet the specification for dissolution.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA drug enforcement) notice

Notice updated Mar 27, 2013 · Data as of Sep 19, 7:08 PM UTC

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