The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0177-2024·Announced 2024-01-03

Donepezil Hydrochloride Tablets Recalled Due to Storage Temperature Deviations

Cardinal Healthcare is recalling Donepezil Hydrochloride 5 mg tablets (Batch 17605) distributed nationwide because they were exposed to temperatures outside labeled storage conditions, which could affect 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: This FDA Class II recall involves risk of compromised drug efficacy due to storage temperature deviations. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, aligning with the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been documented.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Healthcare is recalling Donepezil Hydrochloride 5 mg tablets, a prescription medication distributed by Solco Healthcare U.S. LLC. Batch 17605 was distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. The recalled tablets were exposed to temperatures outside the product's labeled storage conditions.

Patients currently taking this medication should consult their healthcare provider or pharmacist regarding the recall. The affected product is identified by NDC 43547-275-09 and related package numbers.

The recalled product

Product
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE (DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
CARDINAL HEALTHCARE
Hazard
  • temperature-deviation
  • efficacy-risk

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 17605

UPCs (2)

  • 0343547276034
  • 0343547275037

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same brand · DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE