Class II · Moderate risk
Endometrin
cGMP deviations: potential for Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products
Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP)
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Labeling; incorrect or missing insert; Warnings portion of the Package Insert is missing the warning statement: Anaphylaxis has been reported with urinary-derived hCG products.
Cause type: Labeling / mix-up
Wrong label, wrong strength, mixed-up products, or packaging errors. One of the most dangerous causes - you can end up taking the wrong drug or the wrong dose. All labeling / mix-up recalls.
What was recalled
Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx Only NDC 55566-1501-0 Manufactured for : Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 Manufactured by: DRAXIS Specialty Pharmaceuticals Inc., Quebec, Canada. NDC # 55566-1501-0 is assigned to the vial of NOVAREL and is displayed on the vial label. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is assigned to the unit of sale, which is a carton containing 1 vial of NOVAREL and 1 vial of diluent along with the insert. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is displayed on the unit of sale and is the item subject to recall.
Affected NDCs
55566-1501-00
55566-1501-01
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- Recalling firm
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc
- NDC code
- 55566-1501-0
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-073-2013 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. 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 Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc
All 2012 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
ZOMA-Jet 10 Demonstration Kit
Defective Delivery System: customer complaints concerning the injector pen breaking apart and disintegrating into pieces.
Class II · Moderate risk
ZOMA-Jet 5 Demonstration Kit
Defective Delivery System: customer complaints concerning the injector pen breaking apart and disintegrating into pieces.
Class III · Low risk
Menopur 75 IU
Failed pH specifications: Out of Specification pH results for 0.9% Sodium Chloride, USP
Other labeling / mix-up recalls from 2012
All labeling / mix-up recalls
Class I · High risk
Rugby NATURAL IRON SUPPLEMENT Ferrous Sulfate
Labeling; Label Mixup; bottles of Ferrous Sulfate actually contains Meclizine HCl (indicated for motion sickness)
Class III · Low risk
Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets
Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength; Some bottles of product were missing the color-coded strength on the primary display panel of the label.
Class III · Low risk
Bronkaid Dual Action Formula
Labeling: Label lacks warning or Rx legend; Certain information was inadvertently excluded from the product carton label.
Class II · Moderate risk
Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium)
Labeling: Error on Declared Strength. Product labeled to contain 150 mcg tablets actually contained 75 mcg tablets.
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