Severity
Low
FDA Drug recall · Reported January 14, 2026
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Due to levels of 'Diester Impurity' exceeding the specification limit.
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited recalled Fesoterodine Fumarate, Extended-release Tablets, 8 mg, 30 Tablets, Rx only, Manufactured … - a low-severity action.
Fesoterodine Fumarate, Extended-release Tablets, 8 mg, 30 Tablets, Rx only, Manufactured … was recalled by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited in January 14, 2026. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Due to levels of 'Diester Impurity' exceeding the specification…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0248-2026 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Due to levels of 'Diester Impurity' exceeding the specification….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0248-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0248-2026) was formally reported on January 14, 2026, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 16, 2025. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Ongoing. Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Panchmahal. The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Due to levels of 'Diester Impurity' exceeding the specification limit. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Nationwide and PR.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
Unknown
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Fesoterodine Fumarate, Extended-release Tablets, 8 mg, 30 Tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Panelav 389350, Gujarat, India, Manufactured for: Alembic Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bedminster, NJ 07921, USA, NDC 62332-176-30
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Due to levels of 'Diester Impurity' exceeding the specification limit.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | D-0248-2026 |
| Date reported | January 14, 2026 |
| Date initiated | December 16, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited |
| Firm location | Panchmahal |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | US Nationwide and PR. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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