The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0259-2019·Announced 2018-11-21

Sandoz Recalls Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablets Due to Cross Contamination

Sandoz Inc. is recalling Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablets 5 mg due to cross-contamination with other products. The recall affects 7,817 bottles distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' rating under the rubric, particularly given the risk of cross-contamination in a prescription medication.

Plain-English summary

Sandoz Inc. is recalling Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablets, USP 5 mg, 100-count bottles (NDC 68001-223-00) manufactured for BluePoint Laboratories. The recall is being conducted because of cross-contamination with other products.

The affected product is identified by Lot # HZ7896 with an expiration date of 05/2021. A total of 7,817 bottles were distributed nationwide within the United States.

Consumers should check their medication for the specific lot number and expiration date listed above. If the product matches the recalled lot, consumers should stop using it and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance on replacement or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablets, USP 5 mg,100-count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured by: Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 For BluePoint Laboratories, NDC 68001-223-00
Manufacturer
Sandoz Inc
Category
Drug — Prescription Medication
Hazard
Affected units
7,817

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 (2)

  • Lot #: HZ7896
  • Exp. 05/2021

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Sandoz Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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