Merck Sharp & Dohme recalls Janumet 50mg/500mg tablets due to stainless steel particulates. Affected lots may cause injury if swallowed. Stop using and contact for replacement.
Presence of foreign substance: Presence of stainless steel particulates in tablets.
Merck Sharp & Dohme is recalling Janumet 50 mg/500 mg tablets because they contain stainless steel particles. This could cause injury if the tablets are swallowed. The recall affects specific lots and bottles sold between certain dates.
Stainless steel particles in the tablets could cause injury if swallowed. The particles are not visible to the naked eye and may be present in the tablet during manufacturing. This could lead to internal damage if the tablets are ingested.
People with prescriptions for Janumet 50 mg/500 mg tablets who received the recalled lot (U015824) between 2021 and 2022. Those who have taken the tablets without noticing the foreign particles are at risk.
Check for the lot number U015824 on the bottle label. The product is a 14-count bottle packaged as two bottles per carton, sold with a prescription only.
Look for the lot number U015824 on the bottle label to confirm if your product is affected.
Reach out to Merck Sharp & Dohme for instructions on replacement or return of the affected product.
The product contains stainless steel particles that could cause injury if swallowed, so it is not safe to use.
Check for the lot number U015824 on the bottle label. The affected product is a 14-count bottle packaged as two bottles per carton.
Contact Merck Sharp & Dohme for instructions on replacement or return of the affected product.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Merck Sharp & Dohme to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0746-2022 — Merck Sharp & Dohme Merck Sharp & Dohme Hello, I own a Merck Sharp & Dohme that is covered by recall D-0746-2022 from Merck Sharp & Dohme. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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