FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0499-2021

Product

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets 210 mg* 200 Tablets Rx Only NDC 59922-631-01 Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. 750 Lexington Avenue, 20th Floor New York, NY 10022 USA

Brand name
Auryxia
Generic name
Ferric Citrate
Active ingredient
Tetraferric Tricitrate Decahydrate
Route
Oral
NDC
59922-631
FDA application
NDA205874
Affected lot / code info
AN0142D

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
136 bottles
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-0499-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.