Key Takeaway
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 ca by Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc was recalled on March 27, 2014. The hazard: Defective Delivery System: Potential for dose delivery out of specification due to interation of the drug product powder with the lubricant on the int...
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 ca
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.
Hazard / Reason
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.
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
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 ca
DrugsCompany Information
Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc
Columbus, OH, United States
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Nationwide and Puerto Rico
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