FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1206-2018

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 12.5 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703; Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Ahmedabad - 382 210, India; NDC 16729-182-01.

Brand name
Hydrochlorothiazide
Generic name
Hydrochlorothiazide
Active ingredient
Hydrochlorothiazide
Route
Oral
NDCs
16729-182, 16729-183, 16729-184
FDA application
ANDA202556
Affected lot / code info
Lot: PW05264, Exp. 11/2019

Why it was recalled

Product Mix-Up: customer complaint that a sealed bottle labeled as Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 12.5 mg contained only Spironolactone Tablets USP 25 mg.

Recalling firm

Firm
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1009 Slater Rd Ste 210B, N/A, Durham, North Carolina 27703-8446

Distribution

Quantity
46,632 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-08-21
FDA classified
2018-09-21
Posted by FDA
2018-09-19
Terminated
2020-05-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1206-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.