FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0546-2024

Product

Drug Vial Label: Zilretta¿ (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension), 32 mg per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc., San Diego, CA 92121, NDC 65250-001-01. Diluent Vial Label: Diluent, 5mL, Sterile single use, Rx only, Manufactured for Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc., NDC 65250-002-01. Carton Label: Drug Vial Label: Zilretta¿ (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension), 32 mg per vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Pacira Pharmaceuticals Inc., San Diego, CA 92121, NDC 65250-003-01.

Brand name
Zilretta
Generic name
Triamcinolone Acetonide Extended-release Injectable Suspension
Route
Intra-articular
NDC
65250-003
FDA application
NDA208845
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 082657 (kit 23-9004), Exp: July 2024.

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications - at 12 months 2-8 degrees C followed by 6 weeks at 25 degrees C.

Recalling firm

Firm
PACIRA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Manufacturer
Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
10578 Science Center Dr, N/A, San Diego, California 92121-1143

Distribution

Quantity
43,768 kits
Distribution pattern
U.S. Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-05-07
FDA classified
2024-06-07
Posted by FDA
2024-06-19
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0546-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.