FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1174-2023

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

SANDIMMUNE Oral Solution (cyclosporine oral solution, USP) 100 mg/mL, 50 mL bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: DELPHARM Huningue S.A.S., Huningue, France, Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936, NDC 0078-0110-22.

Affected lot / code info
FX001691, Exp. 12/31/2025

Why it was recalled

Crystallization: bottles of Sandimmune Oral Solution were determined to contain crystals.

Recalling firm

Firm
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Health Plz, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936-1016

Distribution

Quantity
1272 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-09-08
FDA classified
2023-09-21
Posted by FDA
2023-09-27
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1174-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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