FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0058-2023

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

Octreotide Acetate Injection 500 mcg/mL, 10 x 1 mL Single-Dose Unit-of-Use Syringes, For Subcutaneous or Intravenous Use, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional LLC, Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A., Made in Italy, NDC: 67457-246-00 (syringe), 67457-246-01 (carton).

Brand name
Octreotide Acetate
Generic name
Octreotide Acetate
Active ingredient
Octreotide Acetate
Route
Intravenous, Subcutaneous
NDCs
67457-239, 67457-245, 67457-246
FDA application
ANDA079198
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: AJ21002, Exp. 03/2024

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Product complaint for the presence of glass particles in a syringe.

Recalling firm

Firm
Viatris Inc
Manufacturer
Mylan Institutional LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1000 Mylan Blvd, N/A, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 15317-5853

Distribution

Quantity
22400 syringes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-10-07
FDA classified
2022-11-08
Posted by FDA
2022-11-16
Terminated
2024-01-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0058-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.