December 2012 FDA Recall Drug by Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc
D-126-2013 - Impurities/Degradation Products

This Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc on December 12, 2012 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as impurities/degradation products. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-126-2013

Reason for Recall
Impurities/Degradation Products: Out of Specification results found for impurity B, identified as the drug's metabolite.
Initiated
12-12-2012
Reported
01-23-2013
Quantity
3,553 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
63952
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
06-16-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Perindopril Erbumine Tablets, 8mg, 100 Tablets per Bottle, Rx Only, Boehringer Ingelheim, Roxane Laboratories Inc., Columbus, OH 43216, NDC 0054-0112-25.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# 160017A, Exp 04/2013.