The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0108-2021·Announced 2020-12-02

Heritage Pharmaceuticals Recalls Felodipine Extended Release Tablets Due to Impurities

Heritage Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific bottles of Felodipine Extended Release Tablets because routine testing found out-of-specification impurities.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The issue involves out-of-specification impurities detected during routine testing without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling 7,176 bottles of Felodipine Extended Release Tablets, USP 10 mg, 100-count. The affected product is identified by Lot # 18029979 and an expiration date of 1/2021. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because routine testing of stability samples revealed out-of-specification results for the impurity Felodipine Related compound A. This indicates that the tablets failed to meet established impurity and degradation specifications.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific lot number and expiration date listed above. If the product matches these details, it should be returned to the pharmacy or point of purchase for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Felodipine Extended Release Tablets, USP 10 mg,100-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Made in India, NDC 23155-050-01
Hazard
Affected units
7,176

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #: 18029979
  • Exp 1/2021

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.