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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Ascend Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules Recalled for Nitrosamine Impurity

Agency Publication Date: March 28, 2023
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Summary

Ascend Laboratories, LLC is recalling approximately 26,364 bottles of Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules (75 mg and 150 mg), a medication used to prevent blood clots and strokes. This recall was initiated because testing detected levels of a nitrosamine impurity called N-nitroso-dabigatran (NDAB) that exceed the acceptable daily intake limit set by the FDA. Consumers using this medication should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist to discuss their treatment before stopping the medication.

Risk

The recalled medication contains N-nitroso-dabigatran (NDAB), which is a type of nitrosamine. Nitrosamines are classified as probable human carcinogens, meaning long-term exposure above certain levels may increase the risk of developing cancer.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Ascend Laboratories Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 75 mg and 150 mg, which are sold in 60-count bottles.
  2. For the 75 mg capsules (NDC 67877-474-60), check your bottle for lot numbers 22142462, 22142463, 22142464 (expiration 5/2024) or 22143000, 22143001, 22143002 (expiration 6/2024).
  3. For the 150 mg capsules (NDC 67877-475-60), check your bottle for lot numbers 22142448, 22142449, 22142450 (expiration 5/2024) or 22143845 (expiration 7/2024).
  4. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Ascend Laboratories, LLC for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules (75 mg)
Variants: 75 mg, Capsule
Lot Numbers:
22142462 (Exp 5/2024)
22142463 (Exp 5/2024)
22142464 (Exp 5/2024)
22143000 (Exp 6/2024)
22143001 (Exp 6/2024)
22143002 (Exp 6/2024)
NDC:
67877-474-60

Manufactured by Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA; 60 Capsules per bottle.

Product: Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules (150 mg)
Variants: 150 mg, Capsule
Lot Numbers:
22142448 (Exp 5/2024)
22142449 (Exp 5/2024)
22142450 (Exp 5/2024)
22143845 (Exp 7/2024)
NDC:
67877-475-60

Manufactured by Alkem Laboratories Ltd., INDIA; 60 Capsules per bottle.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 91880
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Sold By: Retail pharmacies
Manufactured In: India
Units Affected: 2 products (13,560 bottles; 12,804 bottles)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: April 13, 2023

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