Product: Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan Tablets) 5/160 mg, Rx only 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample - Not For Sale.  Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland.  Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 - NDC # 0078-9488-07
Reason for recall: Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.
Recall initiated: 20130808
Status: Terminated
Classification: Class II
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated