Reported Aug 18, 2015
Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure…
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. of Whitehouse Station, N.J.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should 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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules
- Amount recalled
- About 276,000
Where it was sold
Sold at 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..
Why it was recalled
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 agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported.
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