The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0167-2024·Announced 2024-01-03

Prescription Aripiprazole tablets recalled nationwide for storage temperature deviation

Cardinal Healthcare is recalling Aripiprazole 5 mg tablets nationwide due to CGMP deviations. Products were exposed to temperatures outside labeled storage conditions. No illnesses have been reported.

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: FDA Class II recall with CGMP storage deviation; no reported illnesses or injuries and no confirmed product harm; the hazard is theoretical rather than confirmed damage.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Healthcare initiated a nationwide recall of Aripiprazole 5 mg tablets (NDC 65162-897-03, Batch AR202318) distributed by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC. The recall was triggered by Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations discovered during manufacturing quality controls.

The deviation involved exposure of products to temperatures outside the labeled storage conditions. This storage condition deviation occurred during the production process.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Patients currently taking the affected batch should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist. Do not discontinue use without consulting your healthcare provider first.

Consumers with questions about whether they have affected product should verify the batch number (AR202318) on their prescription bottle. Those with the recalled batch or who experience any adverse effects should report concerns to the FDA MedWatch program or their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
ARIPIPRAZOLE (ARIPIPRAZOLE)
Brand
ARIPIPRAZOLE
Manufacturer
CARDINAL HEALTHCARE
Hazard
  • temperature-excursion
  • storage-deviation

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 (1)

  • Batch AR202318

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.