CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 14 Jun 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Zenatane (isotretinoin) Capsules, USP, 30 mg recalled
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling Zenatane (isotretinoin) Capsules, USP, 30 mg ( Prescription Packs) per, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 May 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0885-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77353
- Recalling firm
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Princeton, NJ
- Brand
- Zenatane
- Manufacturer
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 22 May 2017
- FDA classified
- 2 Jun 2017
- Reported
- 14 Jun 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Drug class
- Creams, Ointments & Gels
Timeline
| 22 May 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Jun 2017 | Classified by FDA | +11 days |
| 14 Jun 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications: out of specification results observed for low dissolution.
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
Zenatane (isotretinoin) Capsules, USP, 30 mg, 30-count (3 x 10 Prescription Packs) per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured By: Cipla Limited, Kurkumbh Village, Pune 413802 India, Manufactured For: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Bachupally 500 090 India, NDC 55111-113-81
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Failed Dissolution Specifications: out of specification results observed for low dissolution.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #: KB50414, KB50456, Exp 05/17; KB50457, KB50458, KB50459, KB50460, Exp 06/17; KB50580, KB50581, KB50582, KB50583, KB50599, KB50600, Exp 07/17; KB50646, KB50647, KB50721, KB50722, KB50723, KB50724, Exp 09/17; KB50833, KB50834, KB50835, KB50836, KB50837, Exp 10/17; KB50902, KB50903, KB50904, Exp 11/17; KB60037, KB60038, KB60039, KB60040, KB60041, Exp 12/17; KB60109, KB60110, KB60111, KB60112, KB60113, Exp 01/18; 01KB60249, 01KB60266, 01KB60268, 01KB60269, 01KB60284, Exp 03/18; 01KB60369, 01KB60372, 79KB60368, 79KB60371, Exp 05/18; 79KB60507, 79KB60508, 79KB60509, 79KB60510, 79KB60511, 79KB60512, 79KB60513, 79KB60514, 79KB60515, 79KB60516, Exp 07/18; 79KB60570, 79KB60571, 79KB60585, 79KB60586, Exp 08/18;
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
3 other products · FDA event 77353This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Zenatane (isotretinoin) Capsules, USP, 20 mg recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Zenatane (isotretinoin) Capsules, USP, 20 mg recalledZenatane | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Potency & Assay | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Zenatane (isotretinoin) Capsules, USP, 10 mg recalledZenatane | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Potency & Assay | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Zenatane (isotretinoin) Capsules, USP, 40 mg recalledZenatane | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Drug | CLASS II | Amnesteem (Isotretinoin) Capsules, USP 40 mg recalledAmnesteem | Mylan Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Isotretinoin Capsules, USP 40mg blister packs recalledIsotretinoin | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |