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Drug recall · FDA · Published October 12, 2017

Hetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit III recalls Levetiracetam Oral Solution, USP, 100 mg/mL, packaged in a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber

Hetero Labs recalls Levetiracetam Oral Solution (100 mg/mL) due to a foreign screw in the bottle. This could cause injury if the bottle breaks. Contact the manufacturer for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0099-2018DrugHetero Labs ›
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Recalling firmHetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit IIIPlot 22-110, Part Ii, Ida, Rangareddy, Jeedimetla · Hyderabad, N/A N/A
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What happened, in plain English

Hetero Labs is recalling Levetiracetam Oral Solution bottles that may contain a foreign screw. This hazard could cause injury if the bottle breaks during use. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41139-hetero-labs-levetiracetam-oral-solution-recall-foreign-screw-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41139-hetero-labs-levetiracetam-oral-solution-recall-foreign-screw-hazard · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0099-2018

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“Hetero Labs Levetiracetam Oral Solution Recall: Foreign Screw Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41139-hetero-labs-levetiracetam-oral-solution-recall-foreign-screw-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-0099-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0099-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The bottle may contain a foreign screw that could cause the bottle to break if it's shaken or dropped. This could lead to injury from sharp fragments or the solution leaking.

Who’s affected

People who have the 16 fl oz bottle of Levetiracetam Oral Solution (100 mg/mL) prescribed by a doctor. Those with the bottle from the specified lot number and expiration date are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle labeled 'Levetiracetam Oral Solution, USP, 100 mg/mL'. The lot number is E170346 and expiration date is February 2019.

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Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check for Foreign Screw

    Inspect the bottle for any visible screw or foreign object before use.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The product may contain a foreign screw that could cause injury if the bottle breaks. Do not use until checked.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Check for the 16 fl oz bottle with lot number E170346 and expiration date February 2019.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

Inspect the bottle for a foreign screw. If found, do not use and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Take action

Contact Hetero Labs

We’ve drafted a message you can send Hetero Labs to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-0099-2018 — Hetero Labs Hetero Labs

Hello,

I own a Hetero Labs that is covered by recall D-0099-2018 from Hetero Labs.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-0099-2018 (October 12, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0099-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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