The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0561-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Cardinal Health Recalls Budesonide and Formoterol Inhalers for Temperature Excursions

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 905 units of Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate inhalers due to intermittent temperature exposure 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 due to CGMP deviations (temperature excursions) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 905 units of Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate Inhalation Aerosol (80/4.5 mcg). The product is a prescription-only medication manufactured for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. The recall was initiated due to CGMP deviations involving intermittent exposure to temperature excursions during storage.

The affected units are identified by lot code 2000655C00. The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. The recall is limited to the specific lot number and distribution states listed above.

The recalled product

Product
BUDESONIDE AND FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE (BUDESONIDE AND FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE)
Brand
BUDESONIDE AND FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE
Affected units
905

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)

  • 2000655C00

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 →