October 2015 FDA Recall Drug by Vintage Pharmaceuticals Llc, Dba Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
D-0232-2016 - Presence of Particulate Matter.

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Vintage Pharmaceuticals Llc, Dba Qualitest Pharmaceuticals on October 7, 2015 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as presence of particulate matter.. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-0232-2016

Reason for Recall
Presence of Particulate Matter.
Initiated
10-07-2015
Reported
11-25-2015
Quantity
912 HDPE bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
72397
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.
Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC, DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
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.
11-16-2016
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE CAPSULES, USP, 12.5 mg, 3000 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Huntsville, AL 35811, NDC: 0603-3855-93.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# T084M14A, T085M14A, T086M14A; Exp 12/16