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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number D-334-2014

Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan, Tablets) 10/320 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 # 0078-9491-07

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: 710007 & 725277; Lot Number: F0131, Exp 11/30/2013; F0138, Exp 01/31/2014; F0137, F0139, F0140, F0141, F0142, F0142A, Exp 02/28/2014; F0145, F0150, F0157, F0158, Exp 04/30/2014; F0159, F0160, Exp 05/31/2014; F0163, F0165, Exp 07/31/2014; F0184, Exp 01/31/2015
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
drug
Country
United States

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