FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1485-2014

Product

Cardura XL (doxazosin mesylate extended release tablets, 4 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Roerig Division of Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017, NDC 0049-2710-30

Affected lot / code info
Lot # V130822; Exp 01/15

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product from this lot may not meet specifications for a product degradant.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
22,461 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide (Continental USA and Puerto Rico). A portion of the bulk lot was supplied to Pfizer Germany for packaging into blisters for non- USA market. One of these lots in Germany was placed in stability having acceptable results, therefore are not part of the recall scope. Only the product distributed within US/PR market (bottles) is in the scope of this recall.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-06-19
FDA classified
2014-07-28
Posted by FDA
2014-08-06
Terminated
2015-06-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1485-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.