PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Tekturna HCT (aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets 150/12.5 mg, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample-Not For Sale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Productions GmbH Wehr, Germany. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 , NDC # 0078-9521-89

Reported: December 18, 2013 Initiated: August 8, 2013 #D-339-2014

Product Description

Tekturna HCT (aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets 150/12.5 mg, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample-Not For Sale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Productions GmbH Wehr, Germany. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 , NDC # 0078-9521-89

Reason for Recall

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 photo curing agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Details

Units Affected
16,693 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Location
Suffern, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Tekturna HCT (aliskiren and hydrochlorothiazide) Tablets 150/12.5 mg, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample-Not For Sale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Productions GmbH Wehr, Germany. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 , NDC # 0078-9521-89. Recalled by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. Units affected: 16,693 bottles.
Why was this product 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 photo curing agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 18, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-339-2014.