FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0006-2015

Product

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Tablets 15 mg per tablet, 5 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: JOLLC, Gurabo, PR 00778 NDC 50458-578-99

Affected lot / code info
Lot 13JG2616 Exp. 07/16

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Consumer complaint confirmed microbial contamination in sales sample.

Recalling firm

Firm
Janssen Ortho L.L.C.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Carr # 933 Km 0.1, Mamey Ward, Gurabo, Puerto Rico 00778

Distribution

Quantity
13500 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-09-17
FDA classified
2014-10-03
Posted by FDA
2014-10-15
Terminated
2016-10-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0006-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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