Key Takeaway

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) Tablets 15 mg per tablet, 5 count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: JOLLC, Gurabo, PR 00778 NDC 50458-578-99 by Janssen Ortho L.L.C. was recalled on September 17, 2014. The hazard: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Consumer complaint confirmed microbial contamination in sales sample.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

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

Recalled: September 17, 2014 ~13500 bottles units affected D-0006-2015

Description

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

Hazard / Reason

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

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

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

Drugs

Company Information

Janssen Ortho L.L.C.

Gurabo, PR, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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FDA Drug Class III

Invokamet (canagliflozin and metformin HCl) tablets, 150 mg/1,000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Finished product manufactured by: Janssen Ortho, LLC, Gurabo PR 00778, Manufactured for: Janssen Pharma

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