FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0600-2021

Product

Micardis Tablets, (telmisartan Tablets) 80 mg, 30 ct. per folding cartons, Rx only, NDC 0597-0041-37), Distributed by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877

Brand name
Micardis
Generic name
Telmisartan
Active ingredient
Telmisartan
Route
Oral
NDCs
0597-0040, 0597-0039, 0597-0041
FDA application
NDA020850
Affected lot / code info
Lot #860412; SEPT 2022

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug

Recalling firm

Firm
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
900 Ridgebury Rd, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877-1058

Distribution

Quantity
15,198 bottles (30 tablets per bottle)
Distribution pattern
AR, CO, CT, LA, NC, ND, NH, NJ, OH, PA and PR

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-05-04
FDA classified
2021-05-28
Posted by FDA
2021-06-09
Terminated
2021-10-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0600-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Micardis · FDA Drug Recalls