Ethex recalls additional lots of morphine tablets

Following the recent recall of one lot of 60-mg morphine sulfate extended-release tablets, Ethex Corp. has announced the recall of additional lots. The St. Louis company explained that the voluntary recall is designed to eliminate the potential for oversized tablets. The affected lot numbers are:

Morphine Sulfate ER 30mg Tablet/NDC # 58177-320-04: Lots 75090, 77846, 77847, 80048, 83320, 89661, 89665, 90252 through 90258, and 93284

Morphine Sulfate ER 60mg Tablet/NDC # 58177-330-04: Lots 91762 (previously reported), 75091, 75092, 77848 through 77851, 82517, 82518, 83333, 83817, 83862, 84111, 84112, 84315, 84900, 85326, 85335, 85807, 86270 through 86276, 87723, 87939, 88007, 89083, 89668, 89669, 89821, 90260 through 90272, and 91763 through 91765.

Those with questions can call Ethex Customer Service at 1-(800) 321-1705.

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