FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0025-2023

Product

Susvimo (ranibizumab injection), 100mg/mL, sold together as a) carton containing One Susvimo single-dose vial and One Susvimo initial fill needle, NDC 50242-078-55; and b) carton labeled as Susvimo Ocular Implant with Insertion Tool Assembly, containing One carrier with implant and One insertion Tool, UDI 81004259001, GTIN 00810042590014, Rx only, Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990.

Brand name
Susvimo
Generic name
Ranibizumab
Active ingredient
Ranibizumab
Route
Intravitreal
NDC
50242-078
FDA application
BLA761197
Affected lot / code info
Lot/Exp: a) 3499188, Exp 10/31/2022; Lot 3523071, Exp 6/30/2023; b) 3456735, Exp 10/23/2026; 3456737; Exp 10/29/2026; 3477671, Exp 10/31/2026; 3480781, Exp 12/19/2026; 3506526, Exp 02/25/2027; 3506531, Exp 04/15/2027

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: Commercial implants do not meet the filed specification for the intended use, a few patients have experienced an issue with the implants that renders it non-functioning.

Recalling firm

Firm
Genentech Inc
Manufacturer
Genentech, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Dna Way, N/A, South San Francisco, California 94080-4918

Distribution

Quantity
452 vials and implants
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-10-18
FDA classified
2022-11-01
Posted by FDA
2022-11-09
Terminated
2024-04-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0025-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.