D-1057-2013 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc — Columbus, OH

FDA drug recall D-1057-2013 was initiated by Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc on August 30, 2013 and is designated Class III. Reason for recall: 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 The recall status is terminated (terminated June 16, 2014). Affected quantity: 15,385,232 capsules.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
September 25, 2013
Initiation Date
August 30, 2013
Termination Date
June 16, 2014
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
15,385,232 capsules

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

Reason for Recall

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 Pattern

Nationwide

Code Information

Lot Number/Exp. Date: 202477A/Sep-13, 202480A/Sep-13, 202556B/Sep-13, 202603A/Sep-13, 202784B/Sep-13, 202844A/Sep-13, 202951A/Sep-13, 203041A/Sep-13, 203042A,Sep-13, 203280A/Oct-13, 203281A/Oct-13, 203364A/Oct-13, 203440A,Oct-13, 203569B/Oct-13, 203588A/Oct-13, 203890B/Nov-13, 204094A/Nov-13, 203660A/Nov-13, 203690A/Nov-13, 203890A/Nov-13, 203980A/Nov-13, 203981B/Nov-13, 204356B/Dec-13, 204357A/Dec-13, 204821A/Dec-13, 204459A/Dec-13, 204552C/Dec-13, 204822A/Dec-13, 204944A/Jan-14, 204947A/Jan-14, 205015A/Jan-14, 205163A/Jan-14, 205364A/Jan-14, 205509A/Feb-14, 205737A/Feb-14, 205571A/Feb-14, 205572A/Feb-14, 205674A/Feb-14, 205682A/Feb-14, 205959A/Feb-14, 205987A/Feb-14, 206186B/Mar-14, 206311A/Mar-14, 206606A/Mar-14, 206944B/Apr-14, 207066A/Apr-14, 206609A/Apr-14, 206729A/Apr-14, 206899A/Apr-14, 206900A/ Apr-14, 207065B/Apr-14, 207191A/May-14, 207199A/May-14, 207352A/May-14, 207420A/May-14, 207577B/May-14, 207691A/May-14, 207692A/May-14, 207778A/May-14, 207818A/Jun-14, 301378A/Jul-14, 301476B/Jul-14, 301699B/Jul-14, 301867A/Aug-14, 202530/Sep-13, 203195A/Oct-13, 203366C/Nov-13, 204067A/Nov-13, 204460B/Dec-13, 204551A/Dec-13, 205260A/Jan-14, 206064B/Mar-14, 206185A/Mar-14, 206939A/Apr-14, 207038A/May-14, 301699A/Jul-14, 202556A/Sep-13, 203569A/Oct-13, 203981A/Nov-13, 204674A/Dec-13, 205737B/Feb-14, 206944A/Apr-14, 207577A/May-14, 301476A/Jul-14 Physician Drug Samples: 203076A/Oct-13, 203891A/Nov-13, 204674B/Dec-13, 205867A/Feb-14, 206731A/Apr-14