CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 24 Nov 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cartia XT (Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release recalled
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Cartia XT (Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP) 120 mg, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 27 Oct 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0232-2022
- FDA event ID
- 88936
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Parsippany, NJ
- Brand
- Cartia
- Manufacturer
- Actavis Pharma, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Oct 2021
- FDA classified
- 15 Nov 2021
- Reported
- 24 Nov 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Drug class
- Blood Pressure Medication
Timeline
| 27 Oct 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 15 Nov 2021 | Classified by FDA | +19 days |
| 24 Nov 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Labelling: Incorrect Exp. Date
Product as listed by the FDA
Cartia XT (Diltiazem Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, USP) 120 mg, Rx Only, 90 capsules, labelled as (a) Manufactured By: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; (b) Manufactured By: Actavis Laboratories FL. Inc, Fort Lauderdale FL. 33314 USA, Distributed by Avista Pharma Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA. NDC 62037-597-90
Where it was distributed
Distributed Nationwide in the USA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Labelling: Incorrect Exp. Date
Which lots are affected?
Lot # 100023805, Exp. Date 05/2023
Where was it sold?
Distributed Nationwide in the USA
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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