Key Takeaway
Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, 8 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by Apotex Research Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore- 560 099, India, Manufactured for Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-3619-3 by Apotex Inc. was recalled on October 16, 2014. The hazard: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification (OOS) results were observed for CAD-II, CAD-V and Total Impurities.
Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, 8 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by Apotex Research Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore- 560 099, India, Manufactured for Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-3619-3
Description
Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, 8 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by Apotex Research Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore- 560 099, India, Manufactured for Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-3619-3
Hazard / Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification (OOS) results were observed for CAD-II, CAD-V and Total Impurities.
Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.
Products Affected
Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, 8 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by Apotex Research Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore- 560 099, India, Manufactured for Apotex Corp., Weston, FL 33326, NDC 60505-3619-3
DrugsDistribution
Nationwide.
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