FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0148-2021

Product

Vumerity (diroximel fumarate) delayed-release capsule, 231 mg, packaged in a) 106-count bottle, b)120-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Biogen Inc., Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC 64406-020-01

Brand name
Vumerity
Generic name
Diroximel Fumarate
Active ingredient
Diroximel Fumarate
Route
Oral
NDC
64406-020
FDA application
NDA211855
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) 101801, Exp 5/31/2021; 102826, Exp 6/21/2021; b) 101799, Exp 5/31/2021; 102362, Exp 6/21/2021

Why it was recalled

Failed dissolution specifications: out-of-specification test results observed during the buffer stage dissolution testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Biogen MA Inc.
Manufacturer
Biogen Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
5000 Davis Dr, N/A, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709

Distribution

Quantity
5,307 bottles
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-12-09
FDA classified
2020-12-14
Posted by FDA
2020-12-23
Terminated
2021-09-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0148-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.