Multi-event October 2025 FDA Recall Desipramine Hydrochloride by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc on October 6, 2025 for the product Desipramine Hydrochloride. The FDA reported the reason for recall as cgmp deviations. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0107-2026
CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desipramine impurity exceeding the permissible acceptable daily intake level.
10-06-2025
11-05-2025
6,979 bottles.
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
U.S. Nationwide.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Desipramine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 100 - count bottle (NDC 23155-578-01), Rx only, Manufactured by: USV Private Limited, Daman, India, Manufactured for: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 18036908, Exp. Date: 09/30/2026
Recall Number: D-0108-2026
CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desipramine impurity exceeding the permissible acceptable daily intake level.
10-06-2025
11-05-2025
8,754 bottles.
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
U.S. Nationwide.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Desipramine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 100 count bottle (NDC 23155-579-01), Rx only, Manufactured by: USV Private Limited, Daman, India, Manufactured for: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 18035876, Exp Date: 12/31/2025
Lot# : 18036909, Exp Date: 09/30/2026
Recall Number: D-0111-2026
CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desipramine impurity exceeding the permissible acceptable daily intake level.
10-06-2025
11-05-2025
5,882 bottles.
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
U.S. Nationwide.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Desipramine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100 count bottle (NDC 23155-582-01), Rx only, Manufactured by: USV Private Limited, Daman, India, Manufactured for: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 18035574, Exp. Date 10/31/2025
Lot# : 18036758, Exp. Date 08/31/2026
Recall Number: D-0112-2026
CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desipramine impurity exceeding the permissible acceptable daily intake level.
10-06-2025
11-05-2025
3,750 bottles.
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
U.S. Nationwide.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Desipramine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 150 mg, 50 count bottle (NDC 23155-583-25), Rx only, Manufactured by: USV Private Limited, Daman, India, Manufactured for: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 18035739, Exp. Date: 11/30/2025
Recall Number: D-0109-2026
CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desipramine impurity exceeding the permissible acceptable daily intake level.
10-06-2025
11-05-2025
5880 bottles.
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
U.S. Nationwide.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Desipramine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 50 mg, 100 count bottle (NDC 23155-580-01), Rx only, Manufactured by: USV Private Limited, Daman, India, Manufactured for: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# :18036713, Exp Date: 08/31/2026
Recall Number: D-0110-2026
CGMP Deviations: N-Nitroso Desipramine impurity exceeding the permissible acceptable daily intake level.
10-06-2025
11-05-2025
2,418 bottles.
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
U.S. Nationwide.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Desipramine Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 75 mg, 100 count bottle (NDC 23155-581-01), Rx only, Manufactured by: USV Private Limited, Daman, India, Manufactured for: Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 18036662, Exp. Date: 07/31/2026
Lot# : 18037649, Exp. Date: 03/31/2027
