Recall: D-1410-2012

Class III - Minor Violations

Class IIIClassification

2012-07-02Initiated

TerminatedStatus

ASTRA ZENECA LpFirm

Product

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.

Reason

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.

Distribution

Nationwide.

Source: FDA drug enforcement report via openFDA (Voluntary: Firm initiated). If you take this product, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before stopping it.