Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

AMERICAN HEALTH PACKAGING: Aripiprazole Tablets Recalled Due to Manufacturing Deviations

Agency Publication Date: February 9, 2018

Summary

American Health Packaging is recalling 270 cartons of Aripiprazole Tablets, USP, 10 mg, which is a prescription medication used to treat certain mental/mood disorders. This recall was initiated because the active ingredient used to make this specific batch did not meet all the required quality specifications. Because this is a prescription medication, consumers should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist to discuss their treatment and obtain a replacement.

Risk

The drug was manufactured using an active pharmaceutical ingredient that failed to meet intended specifications, which could result in the medication being less effective or having unexpected quality issues.

What You Should Do

Check your medication packaging for Aripiprazole Tablets, USP, 10 mg in 100-count unit dose blisters (10 x 10).
Look for Lot Number 174096 with an expiration date of 05/31/19 on the carton or blister pack.
Verify the UPC code (01) 003 60687 179 11 7 and the National Drug Code (NDC) 60687-179-01 on the carton.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance if you find you have this affected lot. Do not stop taking your medication without consulting a professional.
Return any unused product from this lot to your pharmacy for a refund.
Contact American Health Packaging directly for further instructions regarding this recall.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Contact healthcare provider and return for refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Aripiprazole Tablets, USP, 10 mg (100 Tablets)

Model:

NDC 60687-179-11

NDC 60687-179-01

UPC Codes:

003606871791

Lot Numbers:

174096 (Exp 05/31/19)

Date Ranges: Expiration date 05/31/19

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 79036

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HEALTH PACKAGING

Sold By: pharmacies

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 270 cartons

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your medication packaging for Aripiprazole Tablets, USP, 10 mg in 100-count unit dose blisters (10 x 10).

Look for Lot Number 174096 with an expiration date of 05/31/19 on the carton or blister pack.

Verify the UPC code (01) 003 60687 179 11 7 and the National Drug Code (NDC) 60687-179-01 on the carton.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance if you find you have this affected lot. Do not stop taking your medication without consulting a professional.

Return any unused product from this lot to your pharmacy for a refund.

Contact American Health Packaging directly for further instructions regarding this recall.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.