FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0089-2022

Product

Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 150/12.5 mg a) 30 count (NDC 68180-413-06) and b) 90 count (NDC 68180-413-09) bottles, Rx only

Affected lot / code info
a) Lot# H804537, exp. date 30/09/2021 H805148, exp. date 31/10/2021 H900063, exp. date 31/10/2021 H900522, exp. date 31/12/2021 H901582, exp. date 31/01/2022 b) Lot# H000963, exp. date 30/04/2022 H804507, exp. date 30/04/2022 H804536, exp. date 30/09/2021 H805070, exp. date 31/10/2021 H805149, exp. date 31/10/2021 H900064, exp. date 31/12/2021 H900523, exp. date 31/01/2022 H901583, exp. date 30/04/2022 H902530, exp. date 30/04/2022

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: impurity N-nitrosoirbesartan detected in API

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Harborplace Tower, 111 S Calvert St Fl 21st, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
63,408 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to major distributors who may have further distributed the product nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-10-12
FDA classified
2021-11-01
Posted by FDA
2021-11-10
Terminated
2023-01-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0089-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.