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FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

Potassium Chloride, microencapsulated extended-release tablets, 20 mEq, blister card of 30/10 cards in a corrugated shipper, Rx only, Manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55447 for Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 Repackaged by Cardinal Health Zanesville, OH 43701

Reported: April 22, 2015 Initiated: October 2, 2013 #D-0489-2015

Product Description

Potassium Chloride, microencapsulated extended-release tablets, 20 mEq, blister card of 30/10 cards in a corrugated shipper, Rx only, Manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55447 for Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 Repackaged by Cardinal Health Zanesville, OH 43701

Reason for Recall

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: the package insert for the potassium chloride 8 mEq and 10 mEq strength instead of the potassium chloride 10 mEq and 20 mEq strength was packaged with the product.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cardinal Health
Units Affected
100 blister cards
Distribution
OK
Location
Zanesville, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Potassium Chloride, microencapsulated extended-release tablets, 20 mEq, blister card of 30/10 cards in a corrugated shipper, Rx only, Manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. Minneapolis, MN 55447 for Sandoz, Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 Repackaged by Cardinal Health Zanesville, OH 43701. Recalled by Cardinal Health. Units affected: 100 blister cards.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: the package insert for the potassium chloride 8 mEq and 10 mEq strength instead of the potassium chloride 10 mEq and 20 mEq strength was packaged with the product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on April 22, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0489-2015.