FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0567-2024

Product

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 (carton) NDC 65250-001-01 (vial) with Diluent 5 mL Sterile single-use vial, Rx Only, Mfd. for: Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 65250-002-01

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 23-9006; Expiry Date: MAR 2025

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications - did not meet the acceptance criteria for IVR Level 3 testing at 9 months 2-8¿C followed by 6 weeks at 25¿C

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
40,517 kits
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-06-12
FDA classified
2024-06-25
Posted by FDA
2024-07-03
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0567-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Zilretta · FDA Drug Recalls