FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0731-2021

Product

Methylprednisolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 40 mg/mL, packaged in a) 1 mL Single-Dose vials (0703-0031-01), and b) 5mL Multi Dose Vials (NDC 0703-0043-01), and c) 10 mL Multi-Dose Vials (NDC 0703-0045-01), Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) 31328455B, exp. date 09/2021; 31329340B, exp. date 12/2021; 31329439B, exp. date 01/2022; 31328347B, exp. date 07/2021 b) 31328321B, exp. date 07/2021; c) 31328368B, 31328394B, exp. date 07/2021; 31328699B, exp. date 09/2021; 31328834B, exp. date 10/2021; 31329286B, exp. date 12/2021

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
193,845 vials
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed Nationwide, including Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-07-29
FDA classified
2021-08-16
Posted by FDA
2021-08-25
Terminated
2024-06-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0731-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.