FDAClass IJuly 19, 2017

Brilinta recall

BRILINTA (ticagrelor) tablets, 90 mg, 8-count Professional Sample bottles, Rx only, Mfd. for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Wilmington, DE 19850…

Why was Brilinta recalled?

Presence of Foriegn Tablets/Capsules: customer complaint that an 8-count professional sample bottle labeled as BRILINTA 90 mg tablets contained 5 ZURAMPIC 200 mg tablets, in addition to the expected 8 BRILINTA tablets.

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 # JB5047, Exp 10/19

Product
BRILINTA (ticagrelor) tablets, 90 mg, 8-count Professional Sample bottles, Rx only, Mfd. for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Wilmington, DE 19850…
Recalling firm
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP
Quantity
40,368 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico to physician offices.
Recall date
July 19, 2017
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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