Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules 12HR 120mg
CGMP Deviations
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) was reported in test of dissolution at the 12th month time point in long term stability study.
Cause type: Dissolution failure
The tablet or capsule did not dissolve within specification. Dissolution controls how much drug the body absorbs; a failure can change the effective dose. All dissolution failure recalls.
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP 120 mg, Twice-a-Day Dosage, 100 Capsules per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ, 07430, Product of India, NDC 68462-562-01
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Drug: Diltiazem
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diltiazem Hydrochloride NDC 68462-0562 |
120 mg/1 | Capsule, Extended Release Oral |
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals INC., USA | Rx |
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
CGMP Deviations
cGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Desmethyl-Diltiazem impurity above FDA recommended interim limit.
cGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Desmethyl-Diltiazem impurity above FDA recommended interim limit.
cGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Desmethyl-Diltiazem impurity above FDA recommended interim limit.
cGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Desmethyl-Diltiazem impurity above FDA recommended interim limit.
CGMP Deviations: Product quality complaints concerning abnormal texture or consistency (described as grainy, gritty, or sandy) were received.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This recall is being initiated due to out-of-specification results total impurities.
Defective container: Preferred Pharmaceuticals received a letter from the manufacturer Glenmark, that the blister packs are not fully sealed and tablets falling out. Preferred Pharmaceuticals purchased the finished product and repackaged the product for sale.
Cross Contamination with Other Products: Testing of reserve samples showed presence of traces of ezetimibe
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