FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1260-2020

Product

Epinephrine Injection USP, 0.3 mg (Auto-Injector), 0.3 mg/ 0.3 mL pre-filled syringe, Rx Only, Manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Wales, PA 19454. NDC 0093-5986-27

Brand name
Epinephrine
Generic name
Epinephrine
Active ingredient
Epinephrine
Route
Intramuscular, Subcutaneous
NDCs
0093-5985, 0093-5986
FDA application
ANDA090589
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 007F19AA, exp. date 04/2021

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Precautions taken due to Out-of-specification for trigger force for a non-marketed lot number that shares the same component.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
600 cartons/2 auto-injector per carton
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to 1 wholesaler who still had all units within their possession and had not shipped or further distributed any of the product.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-03-05
FDA classified
2020-05-05
Posted by FDA
2020-05-13
Terminated
2020-11-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1260-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.