# FDA recall D-1410-2012

> **ASTRA ZENECA Lp** · Class III · drug recall initiated 2012-07-02.

## Product

Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) Delayed-Release Capsules, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: AstraZeneca LP, Wilmington, DE  19850; By: AstraZeneca AB, S-151 85 Sodertalje, Sweden, NDC 0186-5040-85, UPC 3 0186-5040-85 0.

## Reason for recall

Adulterated Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Some bottles may contain a small number of Nexium 20 mg capsules intended for the Japanese market in addtion to Nexium 40 mg capsules.

## Distribution

Nationwide.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-1410-2012
- **Recalling firm:** ASTRA ZENECA Lp
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2012-07-02
- **Report date:** 2012-07-18
- **Termination date:** 2013-04-11

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** WILMINGTON, DE, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-1410-2012

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-1410-2012. Retrieved 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-1410-2012. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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