Bisoprolol Fumarate and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets
cGMP Deviations: recall due to not meeting the N-Nitroso Bisoprolol impurity specification limits.
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Presence of Foreign Substance; Product complaints received related to brownish/blackish stains on the tablets and brownish/blackish powder observed inside the bottles.
Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter
Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.
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
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Drug: Hydrochlorothiazide Category: Blood Pressure Medication
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide NDC 68180-0518 |
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE 12.5 mg/1; LISINOPRIL 10 mg/1 | Tablet Oral |
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 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. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
cGMP Deviations: recall due to not meeting the N-Nitroso Bisoprolol impurity specification limits.
Cross Contamination with Other Products: Testing of reserve samples showed presence of traces of ezetimibe
Product Mix Up: This product is being recalled because of a complaint received that a sealed bottle of lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets 20mg/12.5 mg had a foreign tablet identified as atazanavir and ritonavir tablet 300mg/100mg.
Presence of foreign substance: plastic-like substance.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Failed content uniformity specifications.
CGMP deviation: OOS result observed for the Gliding Force functionality test during 12-month long term stability testing.
Presence of Foreign Substance
Presence of particulate matter: a white thread-like structure in the cartridge
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