The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0495-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Cardinal Health Recalls TIROSINT Capsules Due to Temperature Excursions

Cardinal Health is recalling 25 boxes of TIROSINT (levothyroxine sodium) capsules due to intermittent temperature excursions during storage.

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 II, and the hazard involves storage conditions (temperature excursions) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 25 boxes of TIROSINT (levothyroxine sodium) capsules, 175 mcg, NDC 71858-0055-4. The recall was initiated due to CGMP deviations involving intermittent exposure to temperature excursions during storage.

The affected product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The specific lot code for the recalled units is 200606.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on obtaining a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
TIROSINT (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)
Brand
TIROSINT
Affected units
25

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)

  • 200606

UPCs (15)

  • 0371858005548
  • 0371858005043
  • 0371858006040
  • 0371858001540
  • 0371858003544
  • 0371858001243
  • 0371858003049
  • 0371858001045
  • 0371858001748
  • 0371858004046
  • 0371858001342
  • 0371858000543
  • 0371858002547
  • 0371858004541
  • 0371858002042

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 198 recalled by Cardinal Health Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 198 products in this recall →