FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1442-2012

Product

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20mg/mL, 1 mL , Rx only, Marketed by: Teva Neuroscience - NDC 68546-317-30

Brand name
Copaxone
Generic name
Glatiramer Acetate
Active ingredient
Glatiramer Acetate
Route
Subcutaneous
NDCs
68546-317, 68546-325
FDA application
NDA020622
Affected lot / code info
Lot number X05011, Exp 08/13

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: Recall is being initiated due to the presence of a foreign particle identified from a customer complaint.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Manufacturer
Teva Neuroscience, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
650 Cathill Rd, Sellersville, Pennsylvania 18960-1512

Distribution

Quantity
6,647 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-05-18
FDA classified
2012-08-03
Posted by FDA
2012-08-15
Terminated
2013-04-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1442-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Copaxone · FDA Drug Recalls