FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1381-2020

Product

Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) delayed-release capsules, 240 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Biogen Inc., Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC 64406-006-02

Brand name
Tecfidera
Generic name
Dimethyl Fumarate
Active ingredient
Dimethyl Fumarate
Route
Oral
NDCs
64406-005, 64406-007, 64406-006
FDA application
NDA204063
Affected lot / code info
Lot # SH0274, Exp 2/2022

Why it was recalled

cGMP deviations: one lot of the product was distributed to US Markets despite being rejected during in-process control.

Recalling firm

Firm
Biogen MA Inc.
Manufacturer
Biogen Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
5000 Davis Dr, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709

Distribution

Quantity
3,922 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to wholesalers/distributors in KY, OH & MS.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-06-23
FDA classified
2020-07-09
Posted by FDA
2020-07-15
Terminated
2021-02-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1381-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.