Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported October 15, 2014
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Consumer complaint confirmed microbial contamination in sales sample.
Janssen Ortho L.L.C. recalled Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Tablets 15 mg per tablet, 5 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by:… - a moderate-severity action.
Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Tablets 15 mg per tablet, 5 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by:… was recalled by Janssen Ortho L.L.C. in October 15, 2014. Reason: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Consumer complaint confirmed microbial contamination in sal…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0006-2015 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Janssen Ortho L.L.C. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Consumer complaint confirmed microbial contamination in sal….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0006-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0006-2015) was formally reported on October 15, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 17, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Janssen Ortho L.L.C. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Gurabo, PR. Federal records list the affected scope as 13500 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Consumer complaint confirmed microbial contamination in sales sample. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
13500 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Tablets 15 mg per tablet, 5 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: JOLLC, Gurabo, PR 00778 NDC 50458-578-99
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Consumer complaint confirmed microbial contamination in sales sample.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0006-2015 |
| Date reported | October 15, 2014 |
| Date initiated | September 17, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Janssen Ortho L.L.C. |
| Firm location | Gurabo, PR |
| Affected scope | 13500 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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