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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Janssen Ortho Xarelto Recall

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Tablets 15 mg per tablet, 5 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured b…

Janssen Ortho L.L.C. · Gurabo, PR

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Oct 15, 2014
Recall ID
D-0006-2015
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Summary

Janssen Ortho recalled Xarelto starting Sep 17, 2014. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-0006-2015 on Oct 15, 2014. Reason: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Consumer complaint confirmed microbial contamination in sales sample. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Consumer complaint confirmed microbial contamination in sales sample.

Product description

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Tablets 15 mg per tablet, 5 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: JOLLC, Gurabo, PR 00778 NDC 50458-578-99

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot 13JG2616 Exp. 07/16

Where it was sold

Nationwide

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0006-2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Sep 17, 2014
FDA report date
Oct 15, 2014
Quantity
13500 bottles
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Janssen Ortho L.L.C.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0006-2015, exactly as published.

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City
Gurabo
State
PR
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
69302
Address
Carr # 933 Km 0.1
Address (line 2)
Mamey Ward
Code information
Lot 13JG2616 Exp. 07/16
Postal code
00778
Report date
Oct 15, 2014
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-0006-2015
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Janssen Ortho L.L.C.
Product quantity
13500 bottles
Termination date
Oct 11, 2016
Reason for recall
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Consumer complaint confirmed microbial contamination in sales sample.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Tablets 15 mg per tablet, 5 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: JOLLC, Gurabo, PR 00778 NDC 50458-578-99
Distribution pattern
Nationwide
Recall initiation date
Sep 17, 2014
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Oct 3, 2014

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-0006-2015, published Oct 15, 2014. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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