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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Cardizem CD (diltiazem HCl) capsules, 180 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0187-0796-30); and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 0187-0796-42), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7, Canada.

D-0488-2019

January 30, 2019

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
Event
Event 82021
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
206 bottles
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0488-2019

Official wording

Reason: Failed Dissolution Specifications: high out of specification results for dissolution when measuring the amount of drug released at certain time points.

Code information: Lots: a) 18J018P, Exp 08/2020; b) 18J029P, Exp 08/2020

Distribution pattern: Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Derived failure modes

  • Potency or specification failure

    reason.potency_specification_failure · v1.0.0

    out of specification