FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0001-2017

Product

Varithena (polidocanol injectable foam) Administration Pack For Use With Varithena, Rx only, Distributed by Biocompatibles, Inc. Oxford, CT 06478, NDC 60635-123-01

Brand name
Varithena
Generic name
Polidocanol
NDCs
60635-118, 60635-107, 60635-111, 60635-133, 60635-123
FDA application
NDA205098
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 476670,476669,476659,475250; Exp 11/16

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: Incorrect type of syringe found in commercially distributed administration pack

Recalling firm

Firm
Biocompatibles U.K., Ltd.
Manufacturer
Biocompatibles, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Bortoli House, Weydon Lane; Old Farnham Lane, Farnham, N/A N/A, United Kingdom

Distribution

Quantity
3,254 administration packs
Distribution pattern
Distributed nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-09-07
FDA classified
2016-10-03
Posted by FDA
2016-10-12
Terminated
2017-02-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0001-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.