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Merck Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The bottle cap can be cracked which can cause the child-resistant closure to become ineffective to young children who can gain unintended access to the capsules, posing a risk of poisoning.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
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.
Who to contact: Merck Information Center at 800-943-8069 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.merck.com and click on "Important Temodar Information" for more information.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 276,000
- Recall date
- August 18, 2015
- Brand
- Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., of Whitehouse Station, N.J.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Clinics and pharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine from July 2013 to August 2015. The container was included in the cost of the medication which is based on quantities prescribed, health insurance terms and other factors.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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