Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.2 mg, 30 tablets (3 x 10 unit dose blister cards), Rx Only, Packaged and distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. NDC Carton: 68084-604-21; NDC Unit Dose 68084-604-11

GMP Deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.

Recall #: D-0849-2020
Affected scope: 3,720 cartons
Initiated: February 7, 2020

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

American Health Packaging recalled Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.2 mg, 30 tablets (3 x 10 unit dose blister cards), Rx Onl… - a moderate-severity action.

Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.2 mg, 30 tablets (3 x 10 unit dose blister cards), Rx Onl… was recalled by American Health Packaging in February 26, 2020. Reason: GMP Deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0849-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

American Health Packaging issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-GMP Deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: February 26, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0849-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 1 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Desmopressin Acetate Tablets, 0.2 mg, 30 tablets (3 x 10 unit dose blister cards), Rx Only, Packaged and distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217. NDC Carton: 68084-604-21; NDC Unit Dose 68084-604-11

Reason for recall

GMP Deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-0849-2020
Date reported	February 26, 2020
Date initiated	February 7, 2020
Recalling firm	American Health Packaging
Firm location	Columbus, OH
Affected scope	3,720 cartons
Distribution	Nationwide USA

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

GMP Deviations: Product bottle may be absent of desiccant.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on February 26, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0849-2020.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide USA.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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