Fyremadel (ganirelix acetate)
Presence of Particulate Matter: A piece of glass was found in a prefilled syringe.
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Failed impurities/degradation specifications: out of specification results for Ganirelix acetate acrylic acid adduct impurity.
Cause type: Impurity / degradation
An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.
Ganirelix Acetate Injection, 250 mcg/0.5mL, Single-dose Sterile Prefilled Syringe, 27 gauge by 1/2' needle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Naples, FL 34108, United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Nagpur - 441108, INDIA, NDC 70748-274-01
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Drug: Ganirelix
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganirelix Acetate NDC 70748-0274 |
250 ug/.5mL | Injection, Solution Subcutaneous |
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Rx |
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.
Presence of Particulate Matter: A piece of glass was found in a prefilled syringe.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Failed content uniformity specifications.
CGMP deviation: OOS result observed for the Gliding Force functionality test during 12-month long term stability testing.
Presence of Foreign Substance
Presence of particulate matter: a white thread-like structure in the cartridge
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