FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1557-2014

Product

Diltiazem HCl Extended Release Capsules, USP 120 mg, 500 count bottles, Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505. NDC 0378-5220-05.

Affected lot / code info
Lot 3040063 Exp. 07/14

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: High out-of-specification results for a related compound obtained during routine stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
781 Chestnut Ridge Rd, N/A, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505-2730

Distribution

Quantity
2,658 Bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-06-19
FDA classified
2014-08-22
Posted by FDA
2014-09-03
Terminated
2015-07-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1557-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: drug · FDA Drug Recalls