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SPIRIVA HandiHaler (tiotropium bromide inhalation powder) 18 mcg/capsule (90 capsules (unit dose blisters) per box, Rx Only, Made in Germany, Distributed by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877, NDC 0597-0075-47

Drug Recall

Official source record

Recall number
D-0242-2018
Event ID
78775
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling company
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Reason for recall
Failed Stability Specifications
Report date
February 7, 2018
Recall initiation date
December 14, 2017
Termination date
October 17, 2018
Distribution pattern
Distributed nationwide

Drug product identifiers

Manufacturer
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Brand name
SPIRIVA
Generic name
TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE
Substance name
TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE MONOHYDRATE
Product NDC
0597-0075
Package NDCs
0597-0075-41; 0597-0075-47; 0597-0075-75
Routes
ORAL; RESPIRATORY (INHALATION)

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What does a Class II mean?

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