FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1379-2020

Product

Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for Injection) 0.25 mg, Sterile - for subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured for: EMD Serono, Inc., Rockland, MD 02370, NDC: 44087-1225-1

Brand name
Cetrotide
Generic name
Cetrorelix Acetate
Route
Subcutaneous
NDC
44087-1225
FDA application
NDA021197
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 8J025A; 8J025B, Exp 09/30/2020

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: Market complaints of missing rubber stoppers from drug vial. Missing rubber stoppers could lead to lack of sterility assurance.

Recalling firm

Firm
EMD Serono, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Technology Pl, Rockland, Massachusetts 02370-1071

Distribution

Quantity
30,756 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-06-29
FDA classified
2020-07-08
Posted by FDA
2020-07-15
Terminated
2022-03-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1379-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.