FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0660-2016

Product

Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, 16 mg, 30 Tablets (5 x 6) blister pack, Rx, Distributed by: American Health Packaging Columbus, Ohio 43217, NDC 68084-877-25(carton), NDC 68084-877-95(individual dose)

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 153855, exp 01/2017

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; 9 month stability (manufacturer)

Recalling firm

Firm
Amerisource Health Services
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2550 John Glenn Ave, Suite A, Columbus, Ohio 43217-1188

Distribution

Quantity
716 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-01-26
FDA classified
2016-02-11
Posted by FDA
2016-02-17
Terminated
2017-01-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0660-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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