# FDA recall D-0824-2016

> **Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited** · Class III · drug recall initiated 2016-02-25.

## Product

Telmisartan Tablets, USP, 80 mg, 30-count (3 x 10 unit-dose blisters) per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana, INDIA.; For: Torrent Pharma Inc., 150 Allen Road, Suite 102, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, NDC 13668-158-72, UPC 3 13668 158 72 4.

## Reason for recall

Presence of Foreign Substance: Product complaint for the presence of foreign matter identified as silicone within the tablet.

## Distribution

Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-0824-2016
- **Recalling firm:** Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2016-02-25
- **Report date:** 2016-04-27
- **Termination date:** 2016-06-03

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Kadi, N/A, India

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0824-2016

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-0824-2016. Retrieved 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-0824-2016. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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