FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0021-2023

Product

Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 20mg/12.5mg, 90 Tablets bottles Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520, Made in India, NDC 65862-162-90

Brand name
Quinapril Hydrochloride/hydrochlorothiazide
Generic name
Quinapril Hydrochloride/hydrochlorothiazide
Active ingredients
Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
65862-161, 65862-162, 65862-163
FDA application
ANDA078450
Affected lot / code info
Lots QE2021005-A and QE2021010-A, exp 01/2023

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Detection of N-Nitroso-quinapril impurity above the acceptable daily intake limit.

Recalling firm

Firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
279 Princeton Hightstown Rd, N/A, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520-1401

Distribution

Quantity
9504 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-10-05
FDA classified
2022-10-26
Posted by FDA
2022-11-02
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0021-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.