Pulmicort Turbuhaler Recall

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SafetyAlerts
February 7, 2003

Astra Zeneca Has Recalled Pulmicort Turbuhaler

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the following information.

PRODUCT
Pulmicort Turbuhaler (budesonide inhalation powder) 200mcg, 200 Metered Doses, Rx only, Professional Sample. Recall # D-075-3.

CODE
Lot Number: DA1625 Exp. Date: July 2003.

RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Wilmington, DE, by letter to notify physicians, 11/18/02. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.

REASON
Fine particle size out of specification; patient may not receive full dose to lungs

VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
23232 units (50 each).

DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.