Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) tablets, 10 mg/20 mg, each tablet contains 10 mg ezetimibe and 20 mg simvastatin, Rx Only, 1000 count Bottle, Manuf. For Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, NDC 66582-0312-82.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot number: L013425, Exp. 11/2016
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Merck Sharp & Dohme, Wilson Facility
Reason for Recall:
Presence of Foreign Tablet/Capsule: Vytorin 10 mg/40 mg tablets were found in bottles of Vytorin 10 mg/20 mg tablets.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) tablets, 10 mg/20 mg, each tablet contains 10 mg ezetimibe and 20 mg simvastatin, Rx Only, 1000 count Bottle, Manuf. For Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, NDC 66582-0312-82.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot number: L013425, Exp. 11/2016

Distribution:

Distributed in: KY, MS, OH

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0007-2016