Ascend Laboratories, Llc: Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, 110 Mg, 60-count Carton (6x10)

Recall Summary Ascend Laboratories is recalling Dabigatran etexilate Capsules 110 mg (60-count cartons) distributed nationwide because testing found the medication failed to meet purity standards—it contained higher-than-acceptable levels of impurities and degradation products during stability testing. This is a Class III recall, meaning the product is unlikely to cause serious health problems. The affected medication was manufactured by Alkem Laboratories in India and distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals.

Recalling firm
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Product
Dabigatran etexilate Capsules, 110 mg, 60-count carton (6x10), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories, Mumbai, INDIA, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46268, NDC 0904-7254-68.
Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: OOS result was observed during the related substance test analysis with respect to Impurity II, Impurity III and Total impurity testing for 12 Month Long-Term Stability.
Classification
Class III
Category
drug recall
Country
United States
Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Recall date
2026-06-30
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
USA Nationwide

Official recall notice from U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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