FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0820-2021

Product

Fulvestrant Injection 250 mg/5 mL (50 mg/mL) For Intramuscular Use Only Contains 2 single-dose pre-filled syringes Rx only NDC 68462-317-32

Brand name
Fulvestrant
Generic name
Fulvestrant
Active ingredient
Fulvestrant
Route
Intramuscular
NDC
68462-317
FDA application
ANDA207754
Affected lot / code info
Lots: 30200014 Exp. 04/30/2022; 30200015 Exp. 05/31/2022; 30200015 Exp. 05/31/2022; 30200016 Exp. 05/31/2022; 30200036 Exp. 09/30/2022; 30200038 Exp. 09/30/2022; 30200039 Exp. 09/30/2022; 30200040 Exp. 09/30/2022; 30210001 Exp. 12/31/2022; 30210002 Exp. 12/31/2022; 30210003 Exp. 01/31/2023; 30210004 Exp. 01/31/2023; 30210005 Exp. 01/31/2023; 30210006 Exp. 01/31/2023; 30210014 Exp. 02/28/2023; 30210022 Exp. 02/28/2023; 30210028 Exp. 02/28/2023; 30210029 Exp. 02/28/2023; 30210030 Exp. 02/28/2023; 30210031 Exp. 02/28/2023

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Recalling firm

Firm
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Manufacturer
GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS INC., USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
750 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2009

Distribution

Quantity
28658 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-08-27
FDA classified
2021-09-21
Posted by FDA
2021-09-29
Terminated
2023-10-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0820-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Fulvestrant · FDA Drug Recalls