FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0476-2021

Product

cathflo activase (ALTEPLASE) 2 mg Rx Only NDC 50242-041-64 Genentech

Brand name
Cathflo Activase
Generic name
Alteplase
Active ingredient
Alteplase
Route
Intravenous
NDC
50242-041
FDA application
BLA103172
Affected lot / code info
3410425

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

Recalling firm

Firm
Cardinal Health Inc.
Manufacturer
Genentech, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7000 Cardinal Pl, N/A, Dublin, Ohio 43017-1091

Distribution

Quantity
1473 vials
Distribution pattern
FL, GA, SC

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-03-15
FDA classified
2021-05-24
Posted by FDA
2021-06-02
Terminated
2024-06-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0476-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.