FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-132-2013

Product

Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, 20 mg/25 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1264-01) and b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1264-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 69392A, 69393A, 69394A, 69395A, 69396A, 69397A , Exp 09/15; 69495A, 69496A, 69497A, 69498A, 69524A, 69525A, Exp 10/15

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: Reports of gray smudges identified as minute stainless steel particulates were found in the recalled tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
465 Industrial Way W, N/A, Eatontown, New Jersey 07724-2209

Distribution

Quantity
43,478 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-11-30
FDA classified
2013-01-18
Posted by FDA
2013-01-30
Terminated
2014-07-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-132-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.