Drug recall

Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-Release tablets, USP, 240 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Apotex Corp…

FDA recall event 72118 · Class III · Apotex Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 72118
Recall numbers D1834-2015
Recalling firm Apotex Inc.
Product type Drugs
Products Verapamil Hydrochloride Extended-Release tablets, USP, 240 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Apotex Corp. Manufactured by Apotex Research Private Limited, Bangalore, Karnataka 560 099, India…
Classification Class III
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Failed Dissolution Specification: One lot of product did not meet the first stage dissolution specification limits.
Initiation date Jul 21, 2015
Report date Oct 7, 2015
Termination date Feb 15, 2017
City Toronto
Country Canada
FEI number 3002906944

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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