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Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement is CPSC recall #15219, announced on August 18, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall to replace involves bottle caps for Temodar and Temozolomide (generic) capsules, an oral chemotherapy drug. The capsules were distributed in 5- and 14-count brown glass bottles that have white plastic child-resistant caps. A white label affixed to the bottle has the word "Temozolomide" printed in black lettering. The remedy is consumers should immediately inspect their bottle caps for cracks. if a crack is found, consumers should contact merck for a replacement cap. as with all drug products, the bottles should be stored up high, out of sight and reach of young children. consumers may continue to use the drug as directed.. Affected brand: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp..
This recall to replace involves bottle caps for Temodar and Temozolomide (generic) capsules, an oral chemotherapy drug. The capsules were distributed in 5- and 14-count brown glass bottles that have white plastic child-resistant caps. A white label affixed to the bottle has the word "Temozolomide" printed in black lettering.
Affected products
Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules
Recalled brands
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately inspect their bottle caps for cracks. If a crack is found, consumers should contact Merck for a replacement cap. As with all drug products, the bottles should be stored up high, out of sight and reach of young children. Consumers may continue to use the drug as directed.
Recall date
August 18, 2015
CPSC recall #15219 covers Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 18, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall to replace involves bottle caps for Temodar and Temozolomide (generic) capsules, an oral chemotherapy drug. The capsules were distributed in 5- and 14-count brown glass bottles that have white plastic child-resistant caps. A white label affixed to the bottle has the word "Temozolomide" printed in black lettering.
The CPSC remedy for recall #15219 is consumers should immediately inspect their bottle caps for cracks. if a crack is found, consumers should contact merck for a replacement cap. as with all drug products, the bottles should be stored up high, out of sight and reach of young children. consumers may continue to use the drug as directed.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Merck-Recalls-Temodar-and-Temozolomide-Bottles-with-Cracked-Caps. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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