FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0010-2018

Product

Bisoprolol Fumarate tablets, 5 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: UNICHEM LABORATORIES, LTD. Pilerne Ind. Estate, Pilerne, Bardez, Goa, 403 511, India, Marketed by: UNICHEM PHARMACEUTICALS, (USA), INC. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604, NDC 29300-126-13.

Brand name
Bisoprolol Fumarate
Generic name
Bisoprolol Fumarate
Active ingredient
Bisoprolol Fumarate
Route
Oral
NDCs
29300-126, 29300-127
FDA application
ANDA078635
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: GBOL16001, GBOL16002, Exp 12/31/2017; GBOL16015, Exp 03/31/2018.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification for an unknown impurity was observed during the 18 month stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Unichem Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc
Manufacturer
Unichem Pharmaceuticals (USA), Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
777 Terrace Ave, Suite 102, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07604-3102

Distribution

Quantity
96,876 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-10-02
FDA classified
2017-10-18
Posted by FDA
2017-10-25
Terminated
2018-09-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0010-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.