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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 24, 2013 (13 years ago)

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection)

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: A foreign particle found in a pre-filled syringe was reported through a consumer complaint about a pre-filled syringe.

Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter

Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.

What was recalled

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, 1 mL pre-filled syringe, packaged in 30 single-use PRE-FILLED Syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (Swabs) per carton, Rx only, Marketed by: Teva Neuroscience, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64131; Distributed by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 68546-317-30, UPC 3 68546 31730 4.

Affected NDC 68546-0317-30

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Drug: Alcohol

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Copaxone
Glatiramer Acetate
NDC 68546-0317
20 mg/mL Injection, Solution
Subcutaneous
Teva Neuroscience, Inc. Rx
Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
NDC code
68546-317-30
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-001-2014 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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