FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0988-2022

Product

Alprostadil Injection USP 500 mcg/mL, 1 mL Single Dose Vial, 5 vials per Carton, Rx Only, Carton NDC 0703-1501-02, Distributed by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, Vial NDC 0703-1501-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot #:100022404, Exp Date 10/2022; Lot #:100023333, Exp Dat 12/2022

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; out-of-specification results for impurities obtained during routine stability testing

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
3109 cartons
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed nationwide in the US Market

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-05-18
FDA classified
2022-06-07
Posted by FDA
2022-06-15
Terminated
2023-12-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0988-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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