Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA: Desmopressin Acetate Tablets Recalled Due to Missing Desiccant

Agency Publication Date: February 6, 2020

Summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling approximately 91,880 bottles of Desmopressin Acetate Tablets (0.1 mg and 0.2 mg strengths) because the product bottles may be missing a desiccant, which is a small packet or canister used to keep the medication dry. If the desiccant is missing, the tablets may be exposed to moisture, potentially causing the medicine to break down or lose its effectiveness. These 100-count bottles were sold nationwide to pharmacies across the United States.

Risk

Missing desiccant can allow moisture to degrade the active ingredients in the medication. This could lead to a decrease in the drug's potency, meaning it may not work effectively to treat the patient's condition as intended.

What You Should Do

Check your prescription bottle label to see if you have Desmopressin Acetate Tablets in 0.1 mg or 0.2 mg strengths.
For 0.1 mg tablets (NDC 0591-2464-01), check for lot numbers 1281203M (Exp. 03/2020) or 1290113M (Exp. 04/2020).
For 0.2 mg tablets (NDC 0591-2465-01), check for lot numbers 1269726M (Exp. 01/2020), 1283269M (Exp. 03/2020), 1283270M (Exp. 03/2020), 1292992M (Exp. 04/2020), or 1292993A (Exp. 04/2020).
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on whether you should continue taking the medication or if you need a replacement.
Return any affected unused medication to your place of purchase for a refund and contact Teva Pharmaceuticals USA at 1-888-838-2872 for additional instructions.
Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have further questions.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Return to pharmacy 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: Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.1 mg, 100-count bottle

Model:

0591-2464-01

Lot Numbers:

1281203M (Exp. 03/2020)

1290113M (Exp. 04/2020)

Date Ranges: 03/2020, 04/2020

Product: Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.2 mg, 100-count bottle

Model:

0591-2465-01

Lot Numbers:

1269726M (Exp. 01/2020)

1283269M (Exp. 03/2020)

1283270M (Exp. 03/2020)

1292992M (Exp. 04/2020)

1292993A (Exp. 04/2020)

Date Ranges: 01/2020, 03/2020, 04/2020

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 84798

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Sold By: Pharmacies

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (22,868 bottles; 69,012 bottles)

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your prescription bottle label to see if you have Desmopressin Acetate Tablets in 0.1 mg or 0.2 mg strengths.

For 0.1 mg tablets (NDC 0591-2464-01), check for lot numbers 1281203M (Exp. 03/2020) or 1290113M (Exp. 04/2020).

For 0.2 mg tablets (NDC 0591-2465-01), check for lot numbers 1269726M (Exp. 01/2020), 1283269M (Exp. 03/2020), 1283270M (Exp. 03/2020), 1292992M (Exp. 04/2020), or 1292993A (Exp. 04/2020).

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on whether you should continue taking the medication or if you need a replacement.

Return any affected unused medication to your place of purchase for a refund and contact Teva Pharmaceuticals USA at 1-888-838-2872 for additional instructions.

Contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have further questions.

Affected Products

Product: Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.1 mg, 100-count bottle

Model:

0591-2464-01

Lot Numbers:

1281203M (Exp. 03/2020)

1290113M (Exp. 04/2020)

Date Ranges: 03/2020, 04/2020

Product: Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.2 mg, 100-count bottle

Model:

0591-2465-01

Lot Numbers:

1269726M (Exp. 01/2020)

1283269M (Exp. 03/2020)

1283270M (Exp. 03/2020)

1292992M (Exp. 04/2020)

1292993A (Exp. 04/2020)

Date Ranges: 01/2020, 03/2020, 04/2020