Class II · Moderate risk
Fulvestrant Injection 250mg/5mL
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Fulvestrant Injection 250 mg/5 mL
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
Fulvestrant Injection 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL) For Intramuscular Use Only Contains 2 single-dose pre-filled syringes Rx only NDC 68462-317-32
Affected NDC
68462-0317-32
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Drug: Fulvestrant
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulvestrant NDC 68462-0317 |
50 mg/mL | Injection Intramuscular |
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals INC., USA | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
- NDC code
- 68462-317-32
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0820-2021 · 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.
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