FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1293-2019

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

Mycophenolate Mofetil for Injection, USP 500 mg, 4 Single Dose Vials, Rx Only, Distributed by: Par Pharmaceutical Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 NDC 342023-172-044

Brand name
Mycophenolate Mofetil
Generic name
Mycophenolate Mofetil
Active ingredient
Mycophenolate Mofetil
Route
Intravenous
NDC
42023-172
FDA application
ANDA203575
Affected lot / code info
AD812, exp 9/2020

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter; glass fragment observed in one vial of reconstituted product

Recalling firm

Firm
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Manufacturer
Endo USA, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Ram Ridge Rd, N/A, Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977-6714

Distribution

Quantity
4506 packs
Distribution pattern
nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-04-30
FDA classified
2019-05-22
Posted by FDA
2019-05-15
Terminated
2023-06-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1293-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class I recall: Mycophenolate Mofetil · FDA Drug Recalls