FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1188-2018

Product

Tyvaso Inhalation System Patient a) Starter Kit with TYVASO (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution. Treprostinil 1.74 mg/2.9 mL (0.6 mg/mL) (NDC 66302-206-01) b) TD-300/A Replacement Device Kit Material Number RTP3099 RX Only. Manufactured by United Therapeutics Corporation Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Brand name
Tyvaso
Generic name
Treprostinil
Active ingredient
Treprostinil
Route
Oral
NDC
66302-206
FDA application
NDA022387
Affected lot / code info
Lot number a) 2101503, 2101507, 2101523, 2101532, 2101533, EXP 07/31/2019; 2101557, EXP 11/30/2019 b) Lot # 2101504, EXP 4/24/2021; 2101509, 2101522, EXP 5/8/2021; 2101531, EXP 5/15/2021; 2101534, EXP 6/10/2021; 2101543, EXP 6/14/2021; 2101558, EXP 7/26/2021

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: Water ingress through the lower water cup sensor of the device.

Recalling firm

Firm
United Therapeutics Corp.
Manufacturer
United Therapeutics Corporation
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
55 Tw Alexander Dr, N/A, Durham, North Carolina 27709

Distribution

Quantity
2801 devices
Distribution pattern
IL, PA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-08-14
FDA classified
2018-09-12
Posted by FDA
2018-09-19
Terminated
2019-10-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1188-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.