FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0655-2021

Product

LEUKINE (Sargramostim) for Injection, 250 mcg/ vial, 5mL vials, 5 (250 mcg vials) per box, Rx only, Mfd by Partner Therapeutics, Inc. Lexington, MA 02421, NDC 71837-5843-5

Brand name
Leukine
Generic name
Sargramostim
Active ingredient
Sargramostim
Route
Intravenous, Subcutaneous
NDC
71837-5843
FDA application
BLA103362
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: E8023E, exp. date 11/30/2022

Why it was recalled

FAILED STABILITY SPECIFICATION: Out-of-specification (OOS) result observed for Leukine (sargramostim) at the 27-month stability timepoint.

Recalling firm

Firm
Partner Therapeutics Inc
Manufacturer
Partner Therapeutics, Inc.
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2625 162nd St Sw, Lynnwood, Washington 98087-3263

Distribution

Quantity
32,260 vials
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to one government account (ASPR)

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-06-23
FDA classified
2021-07-13
Posted by FDA
2021-07-21
Terminated
2023-02-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0655-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.