FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1173-2017

Product

Procrit (epoetin alfa), 10,000 units/mL, packaged in a) box of 6 single use 1 mL vials (NDC 59676-310-01), b) box of 25 single use 1 mL vials (NDC 59676-310-02), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Amgen, Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, Manufactured for: Janssen Products, LP Horsham, PA 19044

Brand name
Procrit
Generic name
Erythropoietin
Active ingredient
Epoetin
Route
Intravenous, Subcutaneous
NDCs
59676-302, 59676-303, 59676-304, 59676-310, 59676-340, 59676-312, 59676-320
FDA application
BLA103234
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) G290530A, Exp 07/18; b) G290531A, Exp 07/18

Why it was recalled

Presence of particulate matter: glass flakes identified as lamellae observed during a routine quality inspection.

Recalling firm

Firm
Amgen, Inc.
Manufacturer
Janssen Products, LP
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Amgen Center Dr, N/A, Thousand Oaks, California 91320-1730

Distribution

Quantity
275,380 vials
Distribution pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-09-13
FDA classified
2017-09-19
Posted by FDA
2017-09-27
Terminated
2018-03-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1173-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Procrit · FDA Drug Recalls