FDAClass IIDecember 18, 2013

Tekturna recall: Contamination

Tekturna (aliskiren) Tablets 300 mg, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample-Not For Sale, Rx only. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Produktions GmbH Wehr, Germany. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9486-07

Why was Tekturna recalled?

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 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?

Product code: 708239; Lot Number: F0140, F0140W1, Exp 09/30/2013; F0142, Exp 07/31/2014; F0143, Exp 08/31/2014; F0144, Exp 10/31/2014; F0145; Exp 01/31/2015.

Product
Tekturna (aliskiren) Tablets 300 mg, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample-Not For Sale, Rx only. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Produktions GmbH Wehr, Germany. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9486-07
Recalling firm
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Quantity
128964 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall date
December 18, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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