FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0289-2019

Product

Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, 5 mg/40 mg, Rx only, 30-count bottle, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 279 Princeton-Hightstown Road East Windsor, NJ 0852 Made in India, NDC 65862-855-30

Brand name
Amlodipine And Olmesartan Medoxomil
Generic name
Amlodipine And Olmesartan Medoxomil
Active ingredients
Amlodipine Besylate, Olmesartan Medoxomil
Route
Oral
NDCs
65862-854, 65862-855, 65862-856, 65862-857
FDA application
ANDA206906
Affected lot / code info
Lot#: OWSA18002-A, Exp 7/2020

Why it was recalled

Discoloration: This product is being recalled due to a confirmed pharmacist report that tablets from this lot were a pink color instead of cream (peach).

Recalling firm

Firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
279 Princeton Hightstown Rd, N/A, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520-1401

Distribution

Quantity
4464 bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-11-30
FDA classified
2018-12-06
Posted by FDA
2018-12-12
Terminated
2022-02-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0289-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Amlodipine And Olmesartan Medoxomil · FDA Drug Recalls