Zydus Pharmaceuticals Class II Recall of Icosapent Ethyl Capsules
Summary
The FDA has initiated a Class II recall for Zydus Pharmaceuticals' Icosapent Ethyl Capsules due to failed tablet/capsule specifications, including red dots and melted capsules caused by oxidized active ingredient. The recall impacts product distributed nationwide.
What changed
The FDA has issued a Class II recall for Icosapent Ethyl Capsules (1 gram, 120 count bottles) manufactured by Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. and distributed by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. The reason for the recall is the presence of red dots inside the capsules and melted capsules, attributed to oxidized Icosapent ethyl, the active ingredient. This recall affects product distributed nationwide.
Compliance officers at Zydus Pharmaceuticals and its distributors must ensure all affected product is identified and removed from circulation. Healthcare providers should be aware of this recall and check their inventory for the affected product. While specific penalties are not detailed, failure to comply with recall procedures can result in FDA enforcement actions.
What to do next
- Identify and remove all affected Icosapent Ethyl Capsules from inventory.
- Notify the FDA of recall status and progress.
- Review manufacturing and quality control processes to prevent recurrence.
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Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Drug Recalls (Class II)
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Product
Icosapent Ethyl Capsules, 1 gram, 120 Capsules per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534. ND...
Reason for Recall
Failed Tablet/Capsule specifications: Red dots inside capsule and melted capsule caused by oxidized Icosapent ethyl, the active ingredient.
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Source: openFDA Enforcement API
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