D-0274-2021 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA — Parsippany, NJ

FDA drug recall D-0274-2021 was initiated by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA on February 10, 2021 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: manufacturing areas for the recalled products exceeded acceptance levels for microbial recovery leading to a lack of sterility assurance for these sterile injectable pr… The recall status is terminated (terminated May 15, 2024). Affected quantity: 12,629 vials.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
March 3, 2021
Initiation Date
February 10, 2021
Termination Date
May 15, 2024
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
12,629 vials

Product Description

Epoprostenol Sodium for Injection, 0.5 mg/vial (500,000 ng), 1X10ML vial, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-1985-01.

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: manufacturing areas for the recalled products exceeded acceptance levels for microbial recovery leading to a lack of sterility assurance for these sterile injectable products.

Distribution Pattern

Product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

Code Information

Lot # 31327537B, exp. date 09/2021