Lescol XL (fluvastatin sodium) Extended-Release Tablets, 80 mg per tablet, 7 tablets per bottle, Physician Sample-Not For Sale, Rx only. Manufactured by: Novartis Pharma Stein AG Stein, Switzerland. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC # 0078-9354-07

Reason: 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.

Code information: Product code: 707136; Lot Number: F0017, Exp 01/31/2015

Distribution pattern: Nationwide and Puerto Rico