Class II · Moderate risk
Acthar Gel
Presence of particulate matter: glass and stopper piece
Terlivaz (terlipressin for injection)
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
cGMP deviations: Temperature excursion due to shipping delay from manufacturer to distributor. Affected distributor has been notified.
Cause type: Temperature excursion
The product was stored or shipped outside its labeled temperature range. Heat or freezing can degrade a drug without any visible change, so it may be weaker than labeled. All temperature excursion recalls.
What was recalled
Terlivaz (terlipressin for injection), 0.85mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Distributed by: Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc., Bridgewater, NJ 08807, USA, NDC 43825-200-01
Affected NDC
43825-0200-01
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Product details
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terlivaz Terlipressin NDC 43825-0200 |
.85 mg/5mL | Injection, Powder, Lyophilized, for Solution Intravenous |
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
- NDC code
- 43825-200-01
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0341-2024 · 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.
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