FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0197-2024

Product

SPIRIVA HANDIHALER (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) 18 mcg/Capsule, 30 capsules, 3 blister cards, each card contains 10 capsules, Rx only, For oral inhalation only, Distributed by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA. NDC: 0597-0075-41

Brand name
Spiriva
Generic name
Tiotropium Bromide
Active ingredient
Tiotropium Bromide Monohydrate
Route
Oral, Respiratory (inhalation)
NDC
0597-0075
FDA application
NDA021395
Affected lot / code info
Batch 104440

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Products were exposed to temperatures outside of the products labeled storage conditions.

Recalling firm

Firm
CARDINAL HEALTHCARE
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7200 Cardinal Pl W, Dublin, Ohio 43017-1094

Distribution

Quantity
5 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-01-26
FDA classified
2023-12-26
Posted by FDA
2024-01-03
Terminated
2024-09-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0197-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Spiriva · FDA Drug Recalls