FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0453-2021

Product

Spiriva HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) For Oral Inhalation Only 18 mcg (as tiotropium) per capsule Rx only NDC 0597-0075-41 Manufactured by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Pharma GmbH & Co. KG Ingelheim, Germany Marketed by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA and Pfizer, Inc. New York, NY 10017 USA

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
5098

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

Recalling firm

Firm
Cardinal Health Inc.
Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7000 Cardinal Pl, N/A, Dublin, Ohio 43017-1091

Distribution

Quantity
2611 inhalers
Distribution pattern
FL, GA, SC

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-03-15
FDA classified
2021-05-24
Posted by FDA
2021-06-02
Terminated
2024-06-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0453-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.