FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0995-2020

Product

Elelyso (taliglucerase alfa) for injection, 200 units/vials,, Rx only, Distributed by Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc, NY, NY 10017. NDC 0069-0106-01

Brand name
Elelyso
Generic name
Taliglucerase Alfa
Active ingredient
Taliglucerase Alfa
Route
Intravenous
NDC
0069-0106
FDA application
BLA022458
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: X14209, Exp. Date 02/2020; AH4601, Exp. Date 03/2020; AH4603, X46389, X78365, AT2927, Exp. Date 04/2020; AH4602, Exp. Date 05/2020; AL8590, Exp. Date 10/2020

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility--Reports of loose metal ferrule crimps on vials for injection. The entire cap either lifted or dislodged while attempting to flip off the orange color plastic button.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 E 42nd St, N/A, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
24,714 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States and Albania, Israel, Serbia, Macedonia, Afghanistan, Botswana/South Africa/Zimbabwe, India, Israel, Rwanda, Uruguay, Mongolia

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-02-27
FDA classified
2020-03-05
Posted by FDA
2020-03-11
Terminated
2022-12-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0995-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.