FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1570-2014

Product

Candesartan Cilexetil and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 32 mg/12.5 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Research Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore - 560 099, India NDC 60505-3759-9

Affected lot / code info
Lot # KK6086, exp 03/2015, UPC 360505375998.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; high out of specification for CAD II degradant

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2400 N Commerce Pkwy Ste 400, N/A, Weston, Florida 33326-3253

Distribution

Quantity
1,494 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-08-21
FDA classified
2014-09-15
Posted by FDA
2014-09-24
Terminated
2019-10-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1570-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.