FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1720-2019

Product

Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP, 10 mg/12.5 mg, 100 tablet bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur, INDIA NDC 68180-518-01

Brand name
Lisinopril And Hydrochlorothiazide
Generic name
Lisinopril And Hydrochlorothiazide
Active ingredients
Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-518, 68180-519, 68180-520
FDA application
ANDA077912
Affected lot / code info
Batch# H900575, exp. date 01/2022

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance; Product complaints received related to brownish/blackish stains on the tablets and brownish/blackish powder observed inside the bottles.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
111 S Calvert St Fl 21ST, N/A, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
39,216 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to wholesalers/distributors and supermarket and drug chains throughout the United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-07-17
FDA classified
2019-08-09
Posted by FDA
2019-08-21
Terminated
2020-09-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1720-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.