FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0131-2020

Product

Matzim LA (Diltiazem Hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets, 240 mg, 30 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actabis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ NDC 52544-692-30

Brand name
Matzim La
Generic name
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
52544-691, 52544-692, 52544-693, 52544-694, 52544-695
FDA application
ANDA077686
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 1344864A, exp. date 10/2020

Why it was recalled

GMP Deviation: lot not intended for commercial distribution.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
5,849 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to 42 wholesalers and 11 retailers who may have further distribute the product throughout the United States, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-09-06
FDA classified
2019-10-09
Posted by FDA
2019-10-16
Terminated
2020-05-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0131-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.