D-0995-2020 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Pfizer Inc. — New York, NY

FDA drug recall D-0995-2020 was initiated by Pfizer Inc. on February 27, 2020 and is designated Class II. 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. The recall status is terminated (terminated December 28, 2022). Affected quantity: 24,714 vials.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
March 11, 2020
Initiation Date
February 27, 2020
Termination Date
December 28, 2022
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
24,714 vials

Product Description

Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) for injection, 200 units/vials,, 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

Nationwide within the United States and Albania, Israel, Serbia, Macedonia, Afghanistan, Botswana/South Africa/Zimbabwe, India, Israel, Rwanda, Uruguay, Mongolia

Code Information

Lot #: X14209, Exp. Date 02/2020; AH4601, Exp. Date 03/2020; AH4603, X46389, X78365, AT2927, Exp. Date 04/2020; AH4602, Exp. Date 05/2020; AL8590, Exp. Date 10/2020