FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0108-2021

Product

Felodipine Extended Release Tablets, USP 10 mg,100-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Made in India, NDC 23155-050-01

Brand name
Felodipine
Generic name
Felodipine
Active ingredient
Felodipine
Route
Oral
NDCs
23155-048, 23155-049, 23155-050
FDA application
ANDA201964
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 18029979, Exp 1/2021

Why it was recalled

Failed impurities/ degradation specifications: Out of specification impurity results were observed during routine testing of stability samples for the impurity Felodipine Related compound A

Recalling firm

Firm
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
Manufacturer
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Tower Center Blvd Ste 1700, N/A, East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816-1145

Distribution

Quantity
7176 bottles
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-10-23
FDA classified
2020-11-25
Posted by FDA
2020-12-02
Terminated
2022-01-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0108-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.