Blister packs of blood thinner Coumadin recalled

According to a press release from Bristol-Myers Squibb, the amount of isopropanol in the tablets used to keep the active ingredient in the drug in a crystalline state could change over time and affect the therapeutic levels of the active ingredient.

The recall includes 1 mg tablets packaged in blister packs and distributed in the U.S. as physician's sample packs and hospital unit doses.  The lot numbers in the recall are:

9A48931A

9A48931B

9A48931C

8F34006B

8K44272A

8K46168A

9F44437A

9K58012B

Consumers who have the recalled Coumadin can call Bristol-Myers Squibb at 1-800-332-2056 (option 1, then 4), though BMS recommends customers talk to their physicians about any concerns. (Check the recall notice from the Food and Drug Administration.)