The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0190-2024·Announced 2024-01-03

Meloxicam 15 mg tablets recalled for exposure to improper storage temperatures

Cardinal Healthcare is recalling Meloxicam 15 mg tablets nationwide due to exposure to temperatures outside labeled storage conditions. No adverse events have been reported.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall without reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard involves potential product degradation from temperature exposure during storage, making this a precautionary quality-control recall.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Healthcare is recalling Meloxicam Tablets, USP, 15 mg (NDC 69097-159-15 and related package sizes) manufactured by Cipla Ltd. and distributed nationwide. The affected batch is KA11489.

The recall was initiated because the products were exposed to temperatures outside the labeled storage conditions during manufacturing. This deviation from proper storage requirements could affect the product's quality and stability.

Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) prescribed to treat pain and inflammation. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Patients who have this medication should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist if they have questions about whether their medication is affected or if they need to take any action.

The recalled product

Product
MELOXICAM (MELOXICAM)
Brand
MELOXICAM
Manufacturer
CARDINAL HEALTHCARE
Hazard
  • temperature-exposure
  • product-degradation

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Batch KA11489

UPCs (2)

  • 0369097159078
  • 0369097158071

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.