Key Takeaway
Cartia XT (diltiazem HCl extended-release capsules, USP), Once-A-Day Dosage, 300 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA --- NDC 62037-0600-90 by Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc. was recalled on March 26, 2015. The hazard: Presence of Foreign Substance; fine residue or dust identified as aluminum may be on exterior of the capsule shell
Cartia XT (diltiazem HCl extended-release capsules, USP), Once-A-Day Dosage, 300 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA --- NDC 62037-0600-90
Description
Cartia XT (diltiazem HCl extended-release capsules, USP), Once-A-Day Dosage, 300 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA --- NDC 62037-0600-90
Hazard / Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance; fine residue or dust identified as aluminum may be on exterior of the capsule shell
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
Cartia XT (diltiazem HCl extended-release capsules, USP), Once-A-Day Dosage, 300 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA --- NDC 62037-0600-90
DrugsCompany Information
Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc.
Davie, FL, United States
View all 7 recalls by Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc. →Distribution
Nationwide
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