CPSC2015-08-18
Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., of Whitehouse Station, N.J.
Hazard
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.
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.
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.
Affected count
About 276,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Merck-Recalls-Temodar-and-Temozolomide-Bottles-with-Cracked-CapsDon't want to check this manually?
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