Multi-event October 2025 FDA Recall Lanthanum Carbonate by Cipla Usa, Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Cipla Usa, Inc. on October 24, 2025 for the product Lanthanum Carbonate. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed stability specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0217-2026
Failed stability specifications: Out of specification for hardness test
10-24-2025
12-17-2025
1180 boxes
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.
Cipla USA, 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.
N/A
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Lanthanum Carbonate chewable tablets, 1000mg*, 10x9 bottles per patient pack carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Invagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Hauppauge, NY 11786, Manufactured for : Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059, NDC 69097-936-98.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# NB240315, exp 12/31/2025
Recall Number: D-0218-2026
Failed stability specifications: Out of specification for hardness test
10-24-2025
12-17-2025
N/A
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.
Cipla USA, 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.
N/A
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Lanthanum Carbonate chewable tablets, 1000mg*, 10x9 bottles per patient pack carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Invagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (a subsidary of Cipla Ltd) Hauppauge, NY 11786, Manufactured for: Exelan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33422, Carton NDC 76282-478-90; Bottle NDC 76282-478-13.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# NB240314, exp 12/31/2025
