Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-1230-2014 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 16, 2014 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Quantity | 1,276,710 Blister Cards |
| Location | Columbus, OH, United States |
Official product description
Spiriva HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder), Do Not Swallow Spiriva Capsules, For Use With HandiHaler Only, 18 mcg (as tiotropium) per capsule, Rx Only, a) NDC 0597-0075-75, 5 Spiriva capsules per blister card, b) NDC 0597-0075-41, 30 Spiriva capsules per blister card, Manufactured by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Pharma, GmbH & Co. KG, Ingelheim, Germany, Marketed by: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA and Pfizer Inc New York, NY 10017 USA, Made in Germany.
Why the product was recalled
Defective Delivery System: Potential for dose delivery out of specification due to interation of the drug product powder with the lubricant on the interior of the capsule shell.
Distribution information
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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