Lisinopril Tablets, USP 40 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-01); b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-10); Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; and c) 1000-count tablets pe

FDA recall notice · announced January 30, 2013 · West-ward Pharmaceutical

Class II FDA/FSIS Class II: use may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The product

Lisinopril Tablets, USP 40 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-01); b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-10); Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; and c) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 24658-245-10); Rx only, Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals, Franklin, KY 42134; Manufactured By: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J. 07724.

Reason for recall

Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic black spots identified as a food grade lubricant with trace amounts of foreign particulates and stainless steel inclusions have been found in the tablets.

Notes

Distribution: Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Lot/code information: Lot #: a) and b) 69545A, 69546A, 69546B, Exp 10/15; 69547A, Exp 11/15; 69995A, 69999A, 69999B, 70000A, 70001A, 70002A, 70002B, 70003A, 70004A, Exp 02/16; c) 69548A, 69549A, Exp 11/15; 69877A, Exp 02/16
Quantity: 32,550 bottles
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- Propylthiouracil Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-01) and b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharma (D-131-2013)
- Lisinopril Tablets, USP 40 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-01); b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-10); Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical C (D-130-2013)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.