FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0299-2022

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

Veklury (remdesivir) for injection, 100 mg/vial, Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, CA 94404, NDC 61958-2901-2

Brand name
Veklury
Generic name
Remdesivir
Active ingredient
Remdesivir
Route
Intravenous
NDCs
61958-2901, 61958-2902
FDA application
NDA214787
Affected lot / code info
Lots: 2141001-1A, 2141002-1A, Exp. 01/2024

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: investigation into a customer complaint confirmed the presence of glass particulates.

Recalling firm

Firm
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
333 Lakeside Dr, Foster City, California 94404-1147

Distribution

Quantity
53,473 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-12-03
FDA classified
2021-12-28
Posted by FDA
2022-01-05
Terminated
2022-07-25
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0299-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class I recall: Veklury · FDA Drug Recalls