FDA recall record

AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals NEXIUM (esomeprazole magnesium), Delayed-Release capsules, 20 recall — FDA D-1141-2015

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Confimed customer compliant by a retail pharmacist that an unopened bottle labeled as NEXIUM capsules contained 60…

Class IIclassification
D-1141-2015official record ID
Jun 24, 2015report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1141-2015
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Report dateJun 24, 2015
Recall initiation dateJun 10, 2015
Quantity34,524 bottles
LocationWilmington, DE, United States

Official product description

NEXIUM (esomeprazole magnesium), Delayed-Release capsules, 20 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for AstraZeneca LLC, Wilmington, Distributed by AstraZeneca, AB, Sodertalje, Sweden. NDC 00186-5020-31.

Why the product was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Confimed customer compliant by a retail pharmacist that an unopened bottle labeled as NEXIUM capsules contained 60 SEROQUEL XR tablets.

Distribution information

Nationwide to wholesalers for further distribution at the retail level.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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