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Medium RiskFDA Drug
Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Lisinopril 10 mg Tablets Recalled for Embedded Metal Piece

Agency Publication Date: September 15, 2022
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Summary

Lupin Pharmaceuticals is recalling approximately 11,802 bottles of Lisinopril (10 mg), a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. The recall was initiated because a piece of metal was found embedded in one of the tablets. The recall specifically affects 1,000-count bottles of the medication with lot number Q201182 and an expiration date of March 2024.

Risk

Ingesting a tablet with an embedded metal piece could cause physical injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive system. While no injuries have been reported to date, the presence of foreign material in medication poses a serious safety risk to consumers.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled product is Lupin Pharmaceuticals Lisinopril Tablets USP, 10 mg, packaged in 1,000-count bottles (NDC 68180-980-03).
  2. Check your medication bottle for lot number Q201182 with an expiration date of March 2024.
  3. 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 the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for 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: Lisinopril Tablets USP (1000-count bottle)
Variants: 10 mg, Rx Only
Lot Numbers:
Q201182 (Exp March 2024)
NDC:
68180-980-03

Manufactured by Lupin Limited, Nagpur, India for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 90859
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Sold By: major distributors; wholesalers
Manufactured In: India, United States
Units Affected: 11,802 1000-count bottles
Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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