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Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Esomeprazole Magnesium Capsules Recalled for Failed Impurity Specifications

Agency Publication Date: May 11, 2022
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Summary

Mylan Institutional, Inc. (d.b.a. UDL Laboratories) is recalling 1,440 cartons of Esomeprazole Magnesium (generic Nexium) Delayed-Release Capsules in 20 mg and 40 mg strengths. The recall was issued after testing showed the medication failed to meet impurity and degradation specifications during long-term storage. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this issue, and the company is initiating the recall voluntarily. These products were distributed to pharmacies and clinics throughout the United States.

Risk

The medication contains levels of an unspecified impurity that exceeded acceptable limits during its shelf-life testing. While no injuries are reported, medications that fail impurity standards may not provide the intended therapeutic effect or could potentially lead to unexpected side effects over time.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP in 20 mg (NDC 42292-009-16) and 40 mg (NDC 42292-010-16) doses, packaged in unit dose blister cards of 6 capsules.
  2. Check your medication packaging for lot numbers 3112743, 3112582, 3110438, 3111708, 3111120, 3110437, 3111409, 3110785, or 3112173 with expiration dates ranging from July 2022 to April 2023.
  3. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
  4. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Mylan Institutional, Inc. for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP (20 mg)
Variants: 20 mg, Delayed-Release Capsules, Unit Dose Blister Cards
Lot Numbers:
3112743 (Exp. Date 4/30/2023)
3112582 (Exp. Date 3/31/2023)
3110438 (Exp. Date 7/31/2022)
3111708 (Exp. Date 7/31/2022)
3111120 (Exp. Date 7/31/2022)
NDC:
42292-009-16

Packaged in Unit Dose Blister Cards of 6 (10 cards per carton). Manufactured for Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Product: Esomeprazole Magnesium Delayed-Release Capsules, USP (40 mg)
Variants: 40 mg, Delayed-Release Capsules, Unit Dose Blister Cards
Lot Numbers:
3110437 (Exp. Date 7/31/2022)
3111409 (Exp. Date 7/31/2022)
3110785 (Exp. Date 7/31/2022)
3112173 (Exp. Date 11/30/2022)
NDC:
42292-010-16

Packaged in Unit Dose Blister Cards of 6 (10 cards per carton). Manufactured for Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 89930
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Mylan Institutional, Inc. (d.b.a. UDL Laboratories)
Sold By: Pharmacies; Healthcare providers; Institutional clinics
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (555 cartons; 885 cartons)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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