The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1509-2014·Announced 2014-08-06

Sandoz Recalls Alprazolam Tablets Due to Stainless Steel Particulates

Sandoz Incorporated is recalling 1,332 bottles of Alprazolam 0.25mg tablets nationwide because they may contain stainless steel metal particulates.

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. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving potential physical hazards like foreign particulates that could cause injury.

Plain-English summary

Sandoz Incorporated is recalling 1,332 bottles of Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 0.25mg, Rx only, 1000 tablets (NDC 0781-1061-10). The recall is due to the presence of a foreign substance, specifically stainless steel metal particulates, which may be contained in the tablets.

The affected product is distributed nationwide. The specific lot number is EJ9591. This is a Class II recall, indicating a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their healthcare provider for further instructions. Sandoz Incorporated is the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
ALPRAZOLAM (ALPRAZOLAM)
Brand
ALPRAZOLAM
Affected units
1,332

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)

  • Lot EJ9591

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.