The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1302-2022·Announced 2022-08-10

Prescription Drug Matzim LA Extended-Release Tablets Recalled for Failed Dissolution

Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling Matzim LA (Diltiazem Hydrochloride) 180 mg tablets because they failed to meet dissolution specifications. The recall affects approximately 8,022 bottles distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico.

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 designation indicates potential for adverse health consequences; this is a cardiac medication with failed dissolution specifications, representing a risk-of-harm product where no illnesses or injuries have been reported, consistent with High (Score 3) per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc is recalling Matzim LA (Diltiazem Hydrochloride) Extended-Release Tablets, 180 mg, due to failed dissolution specifications. The affected tablets did not meet dissolution specification limits.

The recall involves approximately 8,022 bottles with lot number 1411593A and expiration date 09/22. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico.

The extended-release formulation with NDC number 52544-691-30 is manufactured by Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc. and distributed by Actavis Pharma, Inc. These tablets are prescription-only medication.

The recalled product

Product
MATZIM LA (DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
MATZIM LA
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Hazard
  • dissolution-failure

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 (2)

  • Lot 1411593A
  • Exp 09/22

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.