Class III · Low risk
Clolar (clofarabine)
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert.
Thyrogen (thyrotropin alfa for injection)
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass particles found in the product after reconstitution.
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
Thyrogen (thyrotropin alfa for injection), 0.9 mg/mL after reconstitution, For intramuscular injection only, Rx Only, Four vials per Carton, Carton contains 2 vials of Thyrogen and 2 vials of diluent, Storage: store at 2-8 C, Genzyme Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC 58468-1849-04.
Affected NDC
58468-1849-04
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- Recalling firm
- Genzyme Corporation
- NDC code
- 58468-1849-04
- Origin
- MA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0729-2016 · 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.
Other recalls by Genzyme Corporation
All 2016 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
Thyrogen (thyrotropin alfa for injection)
Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass particles found in the product after reconstitution.
Class III · Low risk
Lumizyme (alglucosidase alpha)
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date
Other particulate / foreign matter recalls from 2016
All particulate / foreign matter recalls
Class III · Low risk
Pentasa (mesalamine)
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules; 500 mg capsules were found in bottles labeled to contain 250 mg capsules
Class II · Moderate risk
Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules; report of Amlodipine Tablets found in 1000 count bottles of Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP
Class III · Low risk
AHP NIFEdipine Capsules
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules
Class III · Low risk
NIFEdipine Capsules USP
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules
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