Hikma recalls Ramipril 10 mg capsules because of too much of a manufacturing impurity
Testing found a process impurity called dicyclohexylurea (DCU) at a level outside the allowed limit in these ramipril capsules, so they failed purity standards.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ramipril Capsules USP, 10 mg, packaged in a) 100 Capsules (NDC 76282-673-01) and b) 500 Capsules (NDC 76282-673-05) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Exelan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33432, Manufactured by: West-Ward Columbus Inc., Columbus, OH 43228.
- Hazard
- Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: OOS result obtained for a process impurity, dicyclohexylurea (DCU).
- Units
- a) 25,970 bottles; b) 2,384 bottles
- Where sold
- Nationwide within the United States
- FDA classification
- Class II · Ongoing
- Classified by FDA
- September 3, 2026
- Recall started
- August 24, 2026
- FDA enforcement report
- September 2, 2026
- Identifiers
- Codes: a) Lot #: AC5470A, Exp. Date July 2027 b) Lot #: AC5470B, Exp. Date July 2027
- FDA recall number: D-0831-2026
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Official notice
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- Product
- Ramipril Capsules USP, 10 mg, packaged in a) 100 Capsules (NDC 76282-673-01) and b) 500 Capsules (NDC 76282-673-05) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Exelan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33432, Manufactured by: West-Ward Columbus Inc., Columbus, OH 43228.
- Reason for recall
- Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: OOS result obtained for a process impurity, dicyclohexylurea (DCU).
- Classification
- Class II (Ongoing)
- Distribution
- Nationwide within the United States
- Quantity
- a) 25,970 bottles; b) 2,384 bottles
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