Drug recall D-139-2013

Class II Terminated reported Feb 6, 2013

Product

Temodar (temozolomide) Capsule, 20 mg per capsule, 5 capsules per package, For Oral Administration, Rx Only, Cytotoxic, NDC: 0085-1519-02, Schering Corporation, Kenilworth, New Jersey, 07033

Reason for recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The recall is being initiated due to an out-of-specification result in the degradation product testing detected during stability monitoring.

Lots and codes

Lot: 0NCW005, Exp 02/2013

Recall details

Recalling firm
Schering-Plough Products, LLC, Las Piedras, PR
Quantity
17,169 Packages
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
December 12, 2012
Terminated
January 3, 2014

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