FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1426-2014

Product

ENDOMETRIN (progesterone) Vaginal Insert 100 mg USP, 21 inserts, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 ---- NDC 55566-6500-3

Brand name
Endometrin
Generic name
Progesterone
Active ingredient
Progesterone
Route
Vaginal
NDC
55566-6500
FDA application
NDA022057
Affected lot / code info
Lot Number:Expiry Date - 0804.182B-1:07/14; 0804.183B-1:07/14; 0804.185A-1:08/14; 0804.186B-1:08/14; 0804.187B-1:08/14; 0804.210A-1:12/14; 0804.212A-1:12/14; 0804.213A-1:12/14; 0804.214A-1:12/14; 0804.216B-1:12/14; 0804.223B-1:02/15 0804.225B-1:03/15

Why it was recalled

Discoloration; due to prolonged heat exposure.

Recalling firm

Firm
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc
Manufacturer
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4 Gatehall Dr Fl 3rd, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-4518

Distribution

Quantity
72,046 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-09-19
FDA classified
2014-07-09
Posted by FDA
2014-07-16
Terminated
2015-02-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1426-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.