Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification results for Individual Other Unknown Related Compounds were obtained at the 48 month time-point.
Product description
Lisinopril Tablets, USP, 2.5 mg, Rx only, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 0143-1265-01) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0143-1265-10), Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J. 07724; and c) 1000-count bottles (NDC 24658-240-10), Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals, Franklin, KY 42134; Manufactured By: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J. 07724.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #: a) 68679A, 68679C, Exp 01/15; 64456A, Exp 04/15; 68980A, Exp 05/15; 69234A, 69235A, Exp 07/15; 69607A, Exp 11/15; 69609C, 69835A, Exp 01/16; b) 64455B, Exp 08/13; 64456C, Exp 04/14; 64457A, Exp 10/14, 68679B, 68680A, Exp 01/15; 68980B, Exp 05/15; 69607B, 69608A, Exp 11/15; 69609B, Exp 01/16; c) 64455A, 64455C, 64455D, Exp 08/13; 64456B, Exp 04/14; 64457B, Exp 10/14; 68680B, Exp 01/15; 68980C, 68981A, Exp 05/15; 69608B, Exp 11/15; 69609A, Exp 01/16; 70169A, Exp 05/16
Where it was sold
Nationwide
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-853-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 30, 2013
- FDA report date
- Aug 14, 2013
- Quantity
- 51,704 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-853-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Eatontown
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 65807
- Address
- 465 Industrial Way W
- Code information
- Lot #: a) 68679A, 68679C, Exp 01/15; 64456A, Exp 04/15; 68980A, Exp 05/15; 69234A, 69235A, Exp 07/15; 69607A, Exp 11/15; 69609C, 69835A, Exp 01/16; b) 64455B, Exp 08/13; 64456C, Exp 04/14; 64457A, Exp 10/14, 68679B, 68680A, Exp 01/15; 68980B, Exp 05/15; 69607B, 69608A, Exp 11/15; 69609B, Exp 01/16; c) 64455A, 64455C, 64455D, Exp 08/13; 64456B, Exp 04/14; 64457B, Exp 10/14; 68680B, Exp 01/15; 68980C, 68981A, Exp 05/15; 69608B, Exp 11/15; 69609A, Exp 01/16; 70169A, Exp 05/16
- Postal code
- 07724-2209
- Report date
- Aug 14, 2013
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-853-2013
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
- Product quantity
- 51,704 bottles
- Termination date
- Jun 3, 2014
- Reason for recall
- Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification results for Individual Other Unknown Related Compounds were obtained at the 48 month time-point.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Lisinopril Tablets, USP, 2.5 mg, Rx only, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 0143-1265-01) and b) 1000-count bottles (NDC 0143-1265-10), Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J. 07724; and c) 1000-count bottles (NDC 24658-240-10), Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals, Franklin, KY 42134; Manufactured By: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J. 07724.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide
- Recall initiation date
- Jul 30, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Aug 8, 2013