Blu Pharmaceuticals recalls 500-mg Metformin tablets with defective containers that lack inner seals. This may lead to product contamination. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
Defective container: Product distributed without inner seal on bottles.
Blu Pharmaceuticals is recalling 500-mg Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets that were distributed without inner seals on the bottles. This defect could allow contamination of the medication, which is why it matters for safety.
The product was distributed without an inner seal on the bottles. This defect could allow contamination of the medication, potentially leading to unsafe use.
Prescription holders of Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 500 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only. People with diabetes who require this medication are most at risk.
Look for Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 500 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only, manufactured by Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646. The product was distributed by Blu Pharmaceuticals with NDC 24658-290-05, Lot # 13E0008F3P8V, and expired 03/15.
Blu Pharmaceuticals has not provided a specific remedy, so contact them directly for guidance.
The recall states the product was distributed without an inner seal, which could lead to contamination. However, the official notice does not specify if the product is safe to use.
Look for Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 500 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only, manufactured by Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646, with NDC 24658-290-05, Lot # 13E0008F3P8V, and expiration 03/15.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Blu Pharmaceuticals directly for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Blu Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1301-2014 — Blu Pharmaceuticals Blu Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Blu Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-1301-2014 from Blu Pharmaceuticals. 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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