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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

COMBIVENT RESPIMAT (ipratropium bromide and albuterol) Inhalation Spray, 20 mcg/100 mcg per actuation*, 4 Grams, 120 Metered Doses per inhaler, Rx only, Distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA, Made in Germany, NDC 0597-0024-02.

Reported: August 5, 2015 Initiated: July 24, 2015 #D-1279-2015

Product Description

COMBIVENT RESPIMAT (ipratropium bromide and albuterol) Inhalation Spray, 20 mcg/100 mcg per actuation*, 4 Grams, 120 Metered Doses per inhaler, Rx only, Distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA, Made in Germany, NDC 0597-0024-02.

Reason for Recall

Defective Delivery System: Inhalers do not spray properly, emitting either no spray or a short transient spray.

Details

Units Affected
358,647 inhalers
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Location
Columbus, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
COMBIVENT RESPIMAT (ipratropium bromide and albuterol) Inhalation Spray, 20 mcg/100 mcg per actuation*, 4 Grams, 120 Metered Doses per inhaler, Rx only, Distributed by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA, Made in Germany, NDC 0597-0024-02.. Recalled by Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Inc. Units affected: 358,647 inhalers.
Why was this product recalled?
Defective Delivery System: Inhalers do not spray properly, emitting either no spray or a short transient spray.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 5, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1279-2015.