FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1389-2020

Product

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets 210 mg, Rx Only, 200 tablets per bottle, Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., 245 First Street Suite 1400, Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC: 59922-631-01.

Brand name
Auryxia
Generic name
Ferric Citrate
Active ingredient
Tetraferric Tricitrate Decahydrate
Route
Oral
NDC
59922-631
FDA application
NDA205874
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: AK6003C, Exp. 10/31/2020; AK6004B, Exp. 11/30/2020; CBMKF, CBMKH, Exp. 08/31/2020; CCKSM, Exp. 09/30/2020; CBWKN, Exp. 11/30/2020; CCSTZ, CCWZB, Exp. 05/31/2021; CCYSF, CCYSG, CCWZC, Exp. 06/30/2021; CDCTB, CDCSZ, Exp. 07/31/2021.

Why it was recalled

cGMP deviations: Lots recalled were not manufactured in conformance with the FDA-approved manufacturing process for Auryxia.

Recalling firm

Firm
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Akebia Therapeutics, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Marina Park Dr Fl 12, N/A, Boston, Massachusetts 02210-1832

Distribution

Quantity
59,820 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the U.S.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-07-10
FDA classified
2020-07-15
Posted by FDA
2020-07-22
Terminated
2021-01-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1389-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.