The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0176-2024·Announced 2024-01-03

Donepezil Hydrochloride tablets recalled for improper storage temperature

Donepezil Hydrochloride 10mg tablets are recalled due to exposure to temperatures outside labeled storage conditions. The FDA classified this Class II recall due to potential effects on drug stability.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II prescription drug recall due to CGMP deviation: products exposed to improper storage temperatures. No illnesses or injuries reported. Per rubric criterion, risk-of-harm products without reported injury warrant High (3) severity.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Healthcare is recalling Donepezil Hydrochloride 10mg tablets, 90-count (Batch 17616), distributed nationwide. The recall was initiated because products were exposed to temperatures outside of their labeled storage conditions.

Donepezil is a prescription medication used to treat cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease. Storage temperature deviations can affect medication stability and efficacy. This recall has been classified as Class II by the FDA.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Patients currently taking this medication should contact their healthcare provider for guidance regarding their specific supply.

The recalled product

Product
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE (DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
CARDINAL HEALTHCARE
Hazard
  • improper-storage
  • cgmp-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 17616

UPCs (2)

  • 0343547276034
  • 0343547275037

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same brand · DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE