FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0038-2020

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 100 mcg, 2 pack medication cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA 68875-0205-02

Affected lot / code info
06828752, exp 12/31/2019 07110118, exp 4/30/2021 07164107, exp 12/31/2019 07200436, 07301074, exp 4/30/2021 07482212, 07630715, exp 6/30/2021 07769460, exp 4/30/2021

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: potential risk of rubber stopper particles clogging the needle and leading to underdosing

Recalling firm

Firm
Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
300 Shire Way, Lexington, Massachusetts 02421-2101

Distribution

Quantity
8,003
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-09-12
FDA classified
2019-10-01
Posted by FDA
2019-10-02
Terminated
2021-03-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0038-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.