D-0005-2019 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Pfizer Inc. — New York, NY

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
October 10, 2018
Initiation Date
September 19, 2018
Termination Date
June 26, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
12,416 vials

Product Description

Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) for injection, 200 units/vial, single-use vial, Rx only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017, NDC 0069-0106-01

Reason for Recall

Lack of assurance of sterility -Reports of loose metal ferrule crimps on vials for injection. The entire cap either lifted or dislodged while attempting to flip off the orange color plastic button.

Distribution Pattern

U.S.A. nationwide. The following countries received product from Lot S91616: Albania, South Africa, Israel, Afghanistan, Rwanda, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Iraq as part of the Compassionate Use Program.

Code Information

Lot S91616