Liptruzet — Class III drug recall D-1310-2014
Terminated recall by Merck & Co Inc, reported 2014-05-14, distributed nationwide. This recall of LIPTRUZET is being initiated due to packaging defects. Some of the outer laminate foil pouches
| Recall number | D-1310-2014 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Merck & Co Inc, Whitehouse Station, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2014-01-13 |
| Classified | 2014-05-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2014-05-14 |
| Terminated | 2015-09-02 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 20,259 cartons |
| Reason classes | packaging |
| NDC | 66582-0321-30, 66582-0321-54 |
Product
Liptruzet (ezetimibe and atorvastin) tablets,10 mg/20 mg, a) 30 count blister (NDC 66582-321-30), b) 90 count blister (NDC 66582-321-54), Rx only, Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889
Reason for recall
This recall of LIPTRUZET is being initiated due to packaging defects. Some of the outer laminate foil pouches allowed in air and moisture, which could potentially decrease the effectiveness or change the characteristics of the product.
Machine access
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