FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0095-2017

Product

mitoXANTRONE Injection USP (concentrate), 20 mg/10 mL (2 mg/mL), 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only, Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618, NDC 0703-4685-01.

Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 31318574B, Exp 09/16; 31319610B, Exp 07/17; 31320058B, Exp 11/17; 31320497B, Exp 12/17; 31320744B, Exp 02/18

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: potential failure to meet the specification for Impurity D throughout shelf-life.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1090 Horsham Rd, N/A, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454-1505

Distribution

Quantity
11,214 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-09-13
FDA classified
2016-10-12
Posted by FDA
2016-10-19
Terminated
2017-05-05
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0095-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.