The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1485-2014·Announced 2014-08-06

Pfizer Recalls Cardura XL Tablets Due to Degradation Specifications

Pfizer is recalling 22,461 bottles of Cardura XL 4 mg tablets because the product may not meet specifications for a product degradant.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, aligning with the Low severity criteria for documentation or minor specification issues.

Plain-English summary

Pfizer Inc. is recalling 22,461 bottles of Cardura XL (doxazosin mesylate extended release tablets, 4 mg, 30-count bottle). The recall is limited to Lot # V130822 with an expiration date of 01/15. The product is distributed by the Roerig Division of Pfizer Inc. in New York, NY.

The recall was initiated because the product from this lot may not meet specifications for a product degradant. This is a Class III recall, which indicates that the violation is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the Continental USA and Puerto Rico. A portion of the bulk lot was supplied to Pfizer Germany for packaging into blisters for the non-USA market, but only the product distributed within the US/PR market in bottles is included in the scope of this recall. Consumers should check their medication for the specific lot number and expiration date and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance if they have the affected product.

The recalled product

Product
Cardura XL (doxazosin mesylate extended release tablets, 4 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by Roerig Division of Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017, NDC 0049-2710-30
Manufacturer
Pfizer Inc.
Affected units
22,461

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 # V130822
  • Exp 01/15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: