Nexium Granule, Delayed Release
FDA Recall NDC 0186-4050

FDA Enforcement Report: View Recall Date, Reasons, and Safety Status

Active & Historical Enforcement Reports

The FDA has identified 1 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Nexium (NDC 0186-4050). A significant event, classified as Class III, was initiated on Jul 02, 2012 by Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp. The reported reason for this action was: "Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Some bottles may contain a small number of Nexium 20 mg capsules intended for the Japanese market in addtion to Nexium 40 mg capsules."

This specific recall has a current status of TERMINATED, indicating that the FDA considers the recall process finished or the product successfully recovered.

Reported Recall Events

July 2012 Class III Recall: Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules

Recall Number
Class III Terminated
Reason for Recall
Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Some bottles may contain a small number of Nexium 20 mg capsules intended for the Japanese market in addtion to Nexium 40 mg capsules.
Initiated
Jul 02, 2012
Reported
Jul 18, 2012
Quantity
2,556 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
62439
Classification
Class III
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
ASTRA ZENECA Lp
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide.
Termination Date
Apr 11, 2013
Product Description
Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) Delayed-Release Capsules, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AstraZeneca LP, Wilmington, DE 19850; By: AstraZeneca AB, S-151 85 Sodertalje, Sweden, NDC 0186-5040-85, UPC 3 0186-5040-85 0.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : H008328, Exp 11/14
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
0186-5020-31Product
0186-5020-54Product
0186-5020-82Product
0186-4010-01Product
0186-4010-02Product
0186-4020-01Product
0186-4040-01Product
0186-4040-02Product
0186-5040-31Product
0186-5040-35Product
0186-5040-55Product
0186-5040-85Product
0186-5040-54Product
0186-5040-82Product
0186-5040-05Product
0186-4025-01Product
0186-4025-02Product
0186-4050-01Product

About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports

FDA recall data documents classified recall actions associated with a product. Most recalls are limited to specific lots, batches, or package configurations rather than every unit of a drug.

If a recall is listed for an NDC, review the affected lot information and package details carefully. Patients and healthcare professionals should confirm whether a specific product in hand matches the lot or package information before assuming it is affected.