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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number D-331-2014

Exforge HCT (amlodipine, valsartan, hydrochlorothiazide) 5/160/12.5 mg, Rx only, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9559-89

Published December 18, 2013 · Recall initiated: August 8, 2013

Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter

Recall details

Manufacturer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Distributor
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Lot
Product code: 715523 & 725278; Lot Number: F0019, F0019A, Exp 08/31/2013; F0020, Exp 09/30/2013; F0021, F0021A, Exp 10/31/2013; F0022, F0025, Exp 11/30/2013; F0024, F0026, Exp 12/31/2013; F0027, Exp 09/30/2014
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
drug
Country
United States

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