July 2013 FDA Recall Drug by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
D-853-2013 - Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. on July 30, 2013 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed impurities/degradation specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-853-2013

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.
Initiated
07-30-2013
Reported
08-14-2013
Quantity
51,704 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
65807
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
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.
06-03-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
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.

Batch or Lot Expiration 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