Class II · Moderate risk
Clear Eyes Redness Relief
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
cimzia (certolizumab pegol)
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Cause type: Sterility / contamination
A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.
What was recalled
cimzia (certolizumab pegol), 2x200mg/mL PREFILLED SYRINGES (2 single-dose), Rx ONLY, Manufactured by: UCB Inc., Smyrna, GA 30080, a) NDC 50474-710-79, b) Professional sample, NDC 50474-710-80; c) 3 cartons, STARTER KIT, NDC 50474-710-81.
Affected NDCs
50474-0710-79
50474-0710-80
50474-0710-81
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimzia certolizumab pegol NDC 50474-0710 |
200 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Subcutaneous |
UCB, Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- UCB Biosciences Inc.
- NDC code
- 50474-710-79
- Origin
- GA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0546-2026 · 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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