Drug recall D-0490-2019

Class III Terminated reported Feb 20, 2019

Product

Cardizem CD (diltiazem HCl) capsules, 300 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0187-0798-30); and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 0187-0798-42), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7, Canada.

Reason for recall

Failed Dissolution Specifications: high out of specification results for dissolution when measuring the amount of drug released at certain time points.

Lots and codes

Lots: a)18J020P, Exp 08/2020; b) 18J034P, Exp 08/2020

Recall details

Recalling firm
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ
Quantity
22 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
January 30, 2019
Terminated
July 8, 2020

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