Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-1057-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc. |
| Report date | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Quantity | 15,385,232 capsules |
| Location | Columbus, OH, United States |
Official product description
SPIRIVA HandiHaler (Tiotropium Bromide Inhalation Powder) Capsules 18 mcg per dose, Rx only, a) 10 count blister (NDC 0597-0075-27), b) 30 count blister (NDC 0597-0075-41), c) 90 count blister (NDC 0597-0075-47), d) 5 count blister physician sample (NDC 0597-0075-75), Manufactured by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Pharma, GmbH & Co. KG, Ingelheim, Germany
Why the product was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: This recall is being conducted due to the potential for extrinsic foreign particles in the API used to manufacture SPIRIVA Handihaler
Distribution information
Nationwide
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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