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Sandoz Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150mg and 300mg Due to an Elevated Amount of Unexpected Impurity, N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), in the Product

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Sandoz Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150mg and 300mg Due to an Elevated Amount of Unexpected Impurity, N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), in the Product

Sandoz Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150mg and 300mg Due to an Elevated Amount of Unexpected Impurity, N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), in the Product

Press Release Sep 23, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- September 23, 2019 -Princeton, New Jersey, ? ?Sandoz Inc. is voluntarily recalling all quantities and lots within expiry of Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules in the US to the consumer level because of confirmed contamination with N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) above levels established by the FDA in batches of Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules. To date, Sandoz has not received any reports of adverse events related to use of the product as part of this recall.

Risk Statement:?NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer) based on results from laboratory tests. NDMA is a known environmental contaminant and found in water and foods, including meats, dairy products, and vegetables.

Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules is an oral product, indicated for the treatment of duodenal ulcer, benign gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis, post-operative peptic ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, and other conditions where reduction of gastric secretion and acid output is desirable. The affected Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsule can be identified by NDC numbers stated on the product label.

The affected Sandoz Ranitidine includes 30 count, 60 count and 500 count bottles in the following lots:

Product Name

NDC Number

Lot Nbr.

Expiration Date

Date of Manufacture

RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 500 count

0781-2855-05

HD1862

4/30/2020

4/19/2017

RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 500 count

0781-2855-05

HP9438

9/30/2020

9/5/2017

RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 500 count

0781-2855-05

HP9439

9/30/2020

9/6/2017

RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 500 count

0781-2855-05

HP9440

9/30/2020

9/5/2017

RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 60 count

0781-2855-60

HC9266

4/30/2020

4/19/2017

RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 60 count

0781-2855-60

HD1865

4/30/2020

4/19/2017

RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 60 count

0781-2855-60

HP9441

9/30/2020

9/6/2017

RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 60 count

0781-2855-60

JK7994

8/31/2021

8/7/2018

RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 60 count

0781-2855-60

JK8659

8/31/2021

8/7/2018

RANITIDINE 300mg Capsules 30 count

0781-2865-31

HD8625

4/30/2020

4/27/2017

RANITIDINE 300mg Capsules 30 count

0781-2865-31

HD9275

4/30/2020

4/27/2017

RANITIDINE 300mg Capsules 30 count

0781-2865-31

HU2207

8/31/2020

8/24/2017

RANITIDINE 300mg Capsules 30 count

0781-2865-31

HX6676

3/31/2021

3/20/2018

RANITIDINE 300mg Capsules 30 count

0781-2865-31

HX6677

3/31/2021

3/20/2018

The product can be identified by the NDC number and lot number provided above. Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules were distributed nationwide to wholesalers.

Sandoz will be notifying its distributors and customers via overnight mail and via the Sandoz web site, and will arrange for return of all recalled products. Wholesalers (direct customers) will be asked to immediately stop distribution and return any stock to Sandoz, and contact the retail pharmacies in their group to do the same.? Pharmacies will be asked to immediately stop dispensing Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules and return remaining stock to Sandoz by contacting Stericycle to request a recall packet. Consumers are asked to continue taking their medication and speak to their physician or pharmacist on alternate healthcare treatment options.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Sandoz at 1-800-525-8747 option # between 8:30am ? 5:00pm Monday ? Friday EST or?www.us.sandoz.com?for more information. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product. This information and package photos are available at

https://www.us.sandoz.com/patients-customers/product-safety-notices

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Novartis Media Relations

Central media line: +41 61 324 2200

Email:media.relations@novartis.com

Eric Althoff

Novartis Global Media Relations

+41 61 324 7999 (direct)

+41 79 593 4202 (mobile)

eric.althoff@novartis.com

Chris Lewis

Sandoz Global Communications

+49 8024 476 1906 (direct)

chris.lewis@sandoz.com

Leslie Pott

Sandoz US Communications

+1 609 627 5287

leslie.pott@sandoz.com

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