FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0154-2026

Product

clomiPRAMINE Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 75 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 16714-851-01), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 16714-851-02), c) 100 capsules, NDC 16714-851-03 Rx only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India.

Brand name
Clomipramine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Clomipramine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Clomipramine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
16714-849, 16714-850, 16714-851
FDA application
ANDA208961
Affected lot / code info
a) Lot # E403069, Exp Date: 04/2026; Lot # E406504, Exp Date: 07/2026; Lot # E309177, Exp Date: 11/2025; Lot # E400262, Exp Date: 12/2025; Lot # E404200, Exp Date: 05/2026 b) Lot # E403070, Exp Date: 04/2026; Lot # E406505, Exp Date: 07/2026; Lot # E407631, Exp Date: 08/2026; Lot # E400263, Exp Date: 12/2025; Lot # E404202, Exp Date: 05/2026 c) Lot # E403071, Exp Date: 04/2026; Lot # E407632, Exp Date: 08/2026; Lot # E405848, E405284, Exp Date: 07/2026; Lot # E400264, Exp Date: 12/2025; Lot # E404201, Exp Date: 05/2026

Why it was recalled

cGMP deviations: an observed Out of Specification of Nitrosamine Drug Substance-Related Impurities (NDSRIs), N-Nitroso Desmethyl-Clomipramine, above the FDA acceptable intake limit.

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Manufacturer
Northstar Rx LLC.
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
N/A
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-10-22
FDA classified
2025-11-04
Posted by FDA
2025-11-12
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0154-2026. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.