Recall Enforment Report D-1057-2013
Recall Details
Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc, originally initiated on 08-30-2013 for the product SPIRIVA HandiHaler (Tiotropium Bromide Inhalation Powder) Capsules 18 mcg per dose, Rx only, a) 10 count blister (NDC 0597-0075-27), b) 30 count blister (NDC 0597-0075-41), c) 90 count blister (NDC 0597-0075-47), d) 5 count blister physician sample (NDC 0597-0075-75), Manufactured by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Pharma, GmbH & Co. KG, Ingelheim, Germany The product was recalled due to presence of foreign substance: this recall is being conducted due to the potential for extrinsic foreign particles in the api used to manufacture spiriva handihaler. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Field Name | Field Value |
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Event ID | 65428 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
Recall Number | D-1057-2013 What is the Recall Number? An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes). |
Recall Classification | Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. What is the Recall Classification? Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified". |
Distribution Pattern | Nationwide What is the Distribution Pattern? General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included. |
Product Description | SPIRIVA HandiHaler (Tiotropium Bromide Inhalation Powder) Capsules 18 mcg per dose, Rx only, a) 10 count blister (NDC 0597-0075-27), b) 30 count blister (NDC 0597-0075-41), c) 90 count blister (NDC 0597-0075-47), d) 5 count blister physician sample (NDC 0597-0075-75), Manufactured by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Pharma, GmbH & Co. KG, Ingelheim, Germany |
Reason For Recall | Presence of Foreign Substance: This recall is being conducted due to the potential for extrinsic foreign particles in the API used to manufacture SPIRIVA Handihaler What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective. |
Product Quantity | 15,385,232 capsules Product Quantity The amount of product subject to recall. |
Voluntary Mandated | Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order. |
Report Date | 09-25-2013 |
Recall Initiation Date | 08-30-2013 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall. |
Termination Date | 06-16-2014 What is the Date Terminated? The date that FDA terminated the recall. |
Initial Firm Notification | Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall. |
Product Type | Drugs |
Recalling Firm | Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc |
Code Info | Lot Number/Exp. Date: 202477A/Sep-13, 202480A/Sep-13, 202556B/Sep-13, 202603A/Sep-13, 202784B/Sep-13, 202844A/Sep-13, 202951A/Sep-13, 203041A/Sep-13, 203042A,Sep-13, 203280A/Oct-13, 203281A/Oct-13, 203364A/Oct-13, 203440A,Oct-13, 203569B/Oct-13, 203588A/Oct-13, 203890B/Nov-13, 204094A/Nov-13, 203660A/Nov-13, 203690A/Nov-13, 203890A/Nov-13, 203980A/Nov-13, 203981B/Nov-13, 204356B/Dec-13, 204357A/Dec-13, 204821A/Dec-13, 204459A/Dec-13, 204552C/Dec-13, 204822A/Dec-13, 204944A/Jan-14, 204947A/Jan-14, 205015A/Jan-14, 205163A/Jan-14, 205364A/Jan-14, 205509A/Feb-14, 205737A/Feb-14, 205571A/Feb-14, 205572A/Feb-14, 205674A/Feb-14, 205682A/Feb-14, 205959A/Feb-14, 205987A/Feb-14, 206186B/Mar-14, 206311A/Mar-14, 206606A/Mar-14, 206944B/Apr-14, 207066A/Apr-14, 206609A/Apr-14, 206729A/Apr-14, 206899A/Apr-14, 206900A/ Apr-14, 207065B/Apr-14, 207191A/May-14, 207199A/May-14, 207352A/May-14, 207420A/May-14, 207577B/May-14, 207691A/May-14, 207692A/May-14, 207778A/May-14, 207818A/Jun-14, 301378A/Jul-14, 301476B/Jul-14, 301699B/Jul-14, 301867A/Aug-14, 202530/Sep-13, 203195A/Oct-13, 203366C/Nov-13, 204067A/Nov-13, 204460B/Dec-13, 204551A/Dec-13, 205260A/Jan-14, 206064B/Mar-14, 206185A/Mar-14, 206939A/Apr-14, 207038A/May-14, 301699A/Jul-14, 202556A/Sep-13, 203569A/Oct-13, 203981A/Nov-13, 204674A/Dec-13, 205737B/Feb-14, 206944A/Apr-14, 207577A/May-14, 301476A/Jul-14 Physician Drug Samples: 203076A/Oct-13, 203891A/Nov-13, 204674B/Dec-13, 205867A/Feb-14, 206731A/Apr-14 Code Information A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling. |
Recalled NDC Packages | 0597-0075-41; 0597-0075-75; 0597-0075-47; 0597-0075-27 |
Status | Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard. |
Recalled Products
NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Product Type |
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0597-0075 | Spiriva HandiHaler | Tiotropium Bromide | Capsule | Oral; Respiratory (inhalation) | Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Human Prescription Drug |