FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0208-2018

Product

Moexipril Hydrochloride and Hydrocholorothiazide Tablets USP, 7.5 mg/12.5 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0093-5213-01.

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 30229439A, Exp 12/17

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out of specification test result for the Moexipril Diketopiperazine impurity was obtained during routine stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1090 Horsham Rd, N/A, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454-1505

Distribution

Quantity
4,969 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-12-14
FDA classified
2018-01-08
Posted by FDA
2018-01-17
Terminated
2018-10-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0208-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.