Key Points
Over 944,000 bottles of heart and kidney medications are recalled due to contamination concerns.
The recall includes Corlanor and Sensipar tablets, prescribed for chronic heart and kidney conditions.
If you have recalled medication on hand, contact your pharmacy for a refund or replacement.
There’s an active recall on at least 944,142 bottles of heart and kidney medications prescribed and sold nationwide, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to the “presence of foreign substance” in some of the bottles, as well as reported Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations.
Below are the specific medications distributed by Amgen, Inc. being recalled, which may have been prescribed to people with chronic heart failure, chronic kidney disease, hyperparathyroidism and other conditions:
Medication
NDC
Lot Codes
Expiration Dates
Corlanor (ivabradine) 5-milligram tablets, 14-count
55513-800-99
1138901; 1149846
08/31/2026; 04/30/2027
Corlanor (ivabradine) 5-milligram tablets, 60-count
55513-800-60
1138201; 1138202; 1138900; 1141143; 1140280; 1140281; 1142063; 1142062; 1142942; 1142943; 1144081; 1144104; 1146373; 1146374; 1147491; 1147492; 1149843; 1151113; 1151890; 1153401; 1151114; 1151115; 1152412; 1153399; 1153400; 1155834; 1155835; 1155836; 1158480; 1158481; 1158482; 1160354; 1160355; 1161593; 1161594; 1161595; 1164097; 1164098; 1164099; 1165078; 1165079; 1165080; 1168005; 1168006; 1168007; 1169288; 1169289; 1172885
08/31/2026; 10/31/2026; 11/30/2026; 12/31/2026; 01/31/2027; 03/31/2027; 07/31/2027; 09/30/2027; 06/30/2027; 04/30/2027; 10/31/2027; 03/31/2028; 04/30/2028; 06/30/2028; 07/31/2028; 02/29/2028; 09/30/2028; 10/31/2028; 12/31/2028
Sensipar (cinacalcet) 30-milligram tablets, 30-count
55513-073-30
1156858
12/31/2027
Sensipar (cinacalcet) 60-milligram tablets, 30-count
55513-074-30
1157055
1/31/2028
Corlanor (ivabradine) 7.5-milligram tablets, 60-count
55513-810-60
1138203; 1142065; 1145151; 1145152; 1145153; 1148908; 1148909; 1162845; 1162846; 1166471; 1166472; 1166473; 1170615
07/31/2026; 02/28/2027; 05/31/2027; 11/30/2027; 05/31/2028; 08/31/2028
Sensipar (cinacalcet) 90-milligram tablets, 30-count
55513-075-30
1157056
02/29/2028
Check your medication, and if it matches one of the above recalled bottles, contact your prescriber or pharmacy for a refund or replacement. This recall has been classified as a Class II, meaning consuming the affected medications may lead to minor, temporary health problems. While there are no illnesses or injuries reported in connection to this recall, seek medical attention if you are experiencing any health concerns.
No other medications are included in this recall. For questions, contact the FDA by calling 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
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