Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported April 17, 2013
Presence of Foreign Substance: Reports of gray smudges identified as minute stainless steel particulates were found in the recalled tablets by the manufacturer
Gsms recalled LISINOPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS, USP, 20 mg/25 mg, 100 (NDC 60429-046-01) and… - a moderate-severity action.
LISINOPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS, USP, 20 mg/25 mg, 100 (NDC 60429-046-01) and… was recalled by Gsms in April 17, 2013. Reason: Presence of Foreign Substance: Reports of gray smudges identified as minute stainless steel particulates were…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-244-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Gsms issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of Foreign Substance: Reports of gray smudges identified as minute stainless steel particulates were….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-244-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-244-2013) was formally reported on April 17, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 11, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Gsms is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Camarillo, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 6158 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of Foreign Substance: Reports of gray smudges identified as minute stainless steel particulates were found in the recalled tablets by the manufacturer Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. 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 moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
6158 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
LISINOPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS, USP, 20 mg/25 mg, 100 (NDC 60429-046-01) and 1,000 (NDC 60429-046-10) count bottles, Rx only, GSMS Inc., Camarillo, CA
Presence of Foreign Substance: Reports of gray smudges identified as minute stainless steel particulates were found in the recalled tablets by the manufacturer
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-244-2013 |
| Date reported | April 17, 2013 |
| Date initiated | March 11, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Gsms |
| Firm location | Camarillo, CA |
| Affected scope | 6158 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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