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Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC recalls Cardizem CD (diltiazem HCl) capsules, 240 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0187-0797-30); and b) 90-count bottl…

Recall date
January 30, 2019
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
D-0489-2019
FDA classification
Class III
Brand / firm
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
Sold / distributed
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Why it was recalled

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

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

Cardizem CD (diltiazem HCl) capsules, 240 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0187-0797-30); and b) 90-count bottles (NDC 0187-0797-42), Rx Only, Manufactured for: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA; By: Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Steinbach, MB R5G 1Z7, Canada.

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