FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0738-2021

Product

Epoprostenol Sodium for Injection, 1.5 mg/vial, 10 mL vials, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 0703-1995-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 31329113B, exp. date 05/2022

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
12,698 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-0738-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.