FDAClass IIIDecember 10, 2014

candesartan cilexetil recall: Impurity Out of Spec

candesartan cilexetil, tablets, 16 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 by Mylan Laboratories Limited…

Why was candesartan cilexetil recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An Out of Specification (OOS) result was generated for the 18 month stability time point for ketone cilexetil impurity and total impurities.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #: 3007330, Exp 11/2014

Product
candesartan cilexetil, tablets, 16 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 by Mylan Laboratories Limited…
Recalling firm
Sandoz, Inc
Quantity
6,336 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
December 10, 2014
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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