Class II · Moderate risk
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules 12HR 120mg
CGMP Deviations
Diltiazem HCl CD capsules
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specifications: high out of specification results for dissolution when measuring the amount of drug released at certain time points.
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.
What was recalled
Diltiazem HCl CD capsules, 360 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Oceanside Pharmaceuticals, a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7 Canada; NDC 68682-521-01.
Affected NDC
68682-0521-01
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Drug: Diltiazem
- Recalling firm
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
- NDC code
- 68682-521-01
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0491-2019 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Other Diltiazem recalls
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Class II · Moderate risk
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules
cGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Desmethyl-Diltiazem impurity above FDA recommended interim limit.
Class II · Moderate risk
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules
cGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Desmethyl-Diltiazem impurity above FDA recommended interim limit.
Class II · Moderate risk
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules
cGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Desmethyl-Diltiazem impurity above FDA recommended interim limit.
Class II · Moderate risk
Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules
cGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-Desmethyl-Diltiazem impurity above FDA recommended interim limit.
Other recalls by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
All 2019 recalls
Class III · Low risk
Cardizem CD
Failed Dissolution Specifications: high out of specification results for dissolution when measuring the amount of drug released at certain time points.
Class III · Low risk
Cardizem CD
Failed Dissolution Specifications: high out of specification results for dissolution when measuring the amount of drug released at certain time points.
Class III · Low risk
Cardizem CD
Failed Dissolution Specifications: high out of specification results for dissolution when measuring the amount of drug released at certain time points.
Class III · Low risk
Cardizem CD
Failed Dissolution Specifications: high out of specification results for dissolution when measuring the amount of drug released at certain time points.
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