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FDA Drug recall D-0424-2017

Cytotec (misoprostol) Tablets, 200 mcg, 100 Tablets blister pack (10X10), For in-institution use only, Rx only, Distributed by G.D. Searle,…

On 2017-01-18 the FDA classified a Class III recall of Cytotec (misoprostol) Tablets, 200 mcg, 100 Tablets blister pack (10X10), For in-institution use only, Rx only, Distributed by G.D. Searle,… by Pfizer, citing failed Impurities/Degradations Specifications; Out of specification results for two known degradation products and total impurities at 18 months.

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AgencyFDA Drug
Recall numberD-0424-2017
ClassificationClass III
Statusterminated
Initiated2016-09-09
Published2017-01-18
Last updated2026-09-13 11:51 UTC
CompanyPfizer
DistributionUS

Product

Cytotec (misoprostol) Tablets, 200 mcg, 100 Tablets blister pack (10X10), For in-institution use only, Rx only, Distributed by G.D. Searle, Division of Pfizer, Inc., NY, NY --- NDC 0025-1461-34

Reason

Failed Impurities/Degradations Specifications; Out of specification results for two known degradation products and total impurities at 18 months

Identifiers

ndc0025-1451-60
ndc0025-1461-34
ndc0025-1461-60
ndc0025-1461-31
code_info1) Lot # B08493 - Expiration Date 12/2016; 2) Lot # B13230 - Expiration Date 08/2018

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0424-2017%22

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