FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0479-2024

Product

EYLEA, (aflibercept) Injection, 2 mg (0.05mL of a 40mg/mL solution), Single-dose Pre-filled Syringe, Rx only, Manufactured by: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 777 Old Saw Mill River Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591, NDC 61755-005-01

Brand name
Eylea
Generic name
Aflibercept
Active ingredient
Aflibercept
Route
Intravitreal
NDC
61755-005
FDA application
BLA125387
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 8231500321, Exp 10/31 24; 8231500335, 8231500333, 8231500334, 8231500339, 8231500347, Exp 1/30/25

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Complaints of syringe breakage

Recalling firm

Firm
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
Manufacturer
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
777 Old Saw Mill River Rd, Tarrytown, New York 10591-6717

Distribution

Quantity
251,504 syringes
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-04-23
FDA classified
2024-05-02
Posted by FDA
2024-05-08
Terminated
2025-09-25
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0479-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.