Mislabeled clopidogrel tablets prompt recall

International Laboratories is voluntarily recalling a single lot of clopidogrel tablets that was distributed nationwide after finding some of the medication was mislabeled. The bottles of 30 tablets may contain simvastatin instead, according to a safety alert issued by the FDA.

Missed doses of clopidogrel, a blood thinner, can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. In addition, unintentional consumption of simvastatin can lead to side effects and allergic reactions and may cause fetal harm when taken by pregnant women.

International Laboratories has sent letters notifying distributers and customers of the issue and is arranging for a return of the recalled products.

The specific lot affected is #117099A. In photos accompanying its press release, International Laboratories shows that while both medications have a light pinkish color, clopidogrel 75 mg tablets are oval shaped and marked with “TV” on one side and “7314” on the other. Simvastatin 10 mg tablets are round and have markings of “TV” and “7153.”

""

Daniel joined TriMed’s Chicago editorial team in 2017 as a Cardiovascular Business writer. He previously worked as a writer for daily newspapers in North Dakota and Indiana.

Around the web

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility."

Philips introduced a new CT system at ECR aimed at the rapidly growing cardiac CT market, incorporating numerous AI features to optimize workflow and image quality.

Trimed Popup
Trimed Popup