Endo USA, Inc. Issues Voluntary, Nationwide Recall of One Lot of Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP (C-IV) Lot Number 550147301 Due to Mislabeling: Incorrect Strength on Product Carton
Endo USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Endo, Inc (OTCQX: NDOI), has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP (C-IV) due to mislabeling. The recall affects lot number 550147301, where some cartons incorrectly show the strength as 0.125 mg instead of 0.25 mg. This error poses potential risks, including significant sedation, dizziness, and respiratory depression.
The affected product was distributed to retail pharmacies nationwide. Endo is notifying wholesalers and retailers, arranging for the return of existing inventory. Consumers are advised to discontinue use of the product and consult a physician if they inadvertently took a higher dose. No adverse events have been reported to date.
- Proactive recall demonstrates commitment to patient safety
- No adverse events reported to date related to the mislabeling
- Potential for significant health risks due to mislabeling error
- Costs associated with product recall and return process
- Possible damage to brand reputation and consumer trust
The product lot is being recalled due to mislabeling where an incorrect strength appears on the cartons of some packs to show the product strength as 0.125 mg and not 0.25 mg due to an error at a third-party packager. The blister strips inside the product pack reflect the correct strength of 0.25 mg.
Risk Statement: Children and adults who are inadvertently prescribed a two-fold overdose of clonazepam would be at risk for the adverse effects of significant sedation, dizziness, ataxia, and confusion. There is reasonable probability for significant, possibly life-threatening, respiratory depression especially for patients with concomitant pulmonary disease, patients who have prescribed dosing near maximal dosing, and patients also taking other medications that could cause additional respiratory depression. To date, Endo has not received any reports of adverse events associated with this product lot recall.
Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets are indicated alone for as an adjunct in the treatment of the Lennoz-Gastaut syndrome (petit mal variant), akinetic and myoclonic seizures. Additionally, the product is indicated for the treatment of panic disorder. The product is packaged in cartons of 60 tablets; the package labels feature the product name, strength, lot number, and expiration date, and the National Drug Code (NDC) number 49884-307-02; impacted units will display the NDC code 49884-306-02.
This recall impacts the following product lot:
- See image of correct carton label: Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP 0.25 mg 60-count carton, lot 550147301, expiration date August 2026
- See image of incorrect carton label: Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP 0.125 mg 60-count carton, lot 550147301, expiration date August 2026
The product lot was distributed through wholesale distributors to retail pharmacies nationwide. Endo is providing written notification to wholesale accounts and retailers that have received product lot 550147301 and is arranging for the return of all existing inventory through Inmar, Inc.
Distributors, retailers that have the product lot being recalled should immediately stop distributing and dispensing and return to the place of purchase or contact Inmar on the below telephone line.
Consumers in possession of any unused prescribed 60 tablet cartons of Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating tablets, USP 0.25mg which may also appear as Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating tablets USP 0.125mg bearing the lot number 550147301 have been advised to discontinue use of the product.
In the event that a patient inadvertently took a 0.25 mg dose rather than the intended 0.125 mg dose, they are advised to consult a physician.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Inmar by telephone at 877-890-0765 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET) or by email at rxrecalls@inmar.com.
For more information about Clonazepam Orally Disintegrating Tablets, USP, please see full Prescribing Information including BOXED WARNING available at DailyMed - CLONAZEPAM tablet, orally disintegrating (nih.gov).
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product lot may be reported to the
- Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
- Mail: use postage-paid, pre-addressed Form FDA 3500 available at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm
- Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178
This product lot recall is being made with the FDA's knowledge.
About Endo
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements including any statements related to the product lot recall, adverse events, regulatory actions by the FDA and any statements that refer to expected, estimated or anticipated future results or that do not relate solely to historical facts. Statements including words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "estimates," "plan," "will," "may," "look forward," "intends," "guidance," "future," "potential" or similar expressions are forward-looking statements. Because these statements reflect Endo's current views, expectations and beliefs concerning future events, they involve risks and uncertainties, some of which Endo may not currently be able to predict. Although Endo believes that these forward-looking statements and other information are based upon reasonable assumptions and expectations, readers should not place undue reliance on these or any other forward-looking statements and information. Actual results may differ materially and adversely from current expectations based on a number of risks, uncertainties and factors, including risks and uncertainties related to the recall and any future recalls, potential adverse events and any regulatory actions by the FDA. Endo assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
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