FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number D-333-2014
Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan Tablets) 10/160 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 # 0078-9489-07
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: 710011; Lot Number: F0060, Exp 01/31/2014; F0028A, Exp 02/28/2014; F0061, Exp 03/31/2014; F0062, Exp 05/31/2014; F0033A, Exp 10/31/2014; F0037A, Exp 01/31/2015
- Risk classification
- Class II
- Area (FDA)
- drug
- Country
- United States
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