FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0592-2024

Product

Verapamil Hydrochloride Injection, USP 5 mg / 2mL(2.5 mg/mL), packaged as (a) 25x2 mL Single-Dose Vial per carton, Vial NDC: 70710-1643-1; Carton NDC 70710-1643-7; (b) 5x2 mL Single-Dose Vial per carton, Vial NDC: 70710-1643-1; Carton NDC 70710-1643-5; Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. Vadodara, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA)Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534,

Brand name
Verapamil Hydrochloride
Generic name
Verapamil Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Verapamil Hydrochloride
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
70710-1643, 70710-1644
FDA application
ANDA214215
Affected lot / code info
Lot# (a) Lots L300255, L300262, Exp Date 07/31/2025; (b)L300263, Exp Date 08/31/2025

Why it was recalled

Cross contamination with other products.

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
170,755 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-07-02
FDA classified
2024-07-10
Posted by FDA
2024-07-17
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0592-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.