FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1507-2020

Product

Elitek (rasburicase) for injection, 7.5 mg vial, Rx Only Mfd. by Sanofi - Aventis U. S. LLC Bridgewater, NJ, 08807, NDC 0024-5151-75

Brand name
Elitek
Generic name
Rasburicase
NDCs
0024-5150, 0024-5151
FDA application
BLA103946
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: A9306, Exp 2/28/2022

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of Specification result for enzyme activity levels noted during routine stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
55 Corporate Dr, N/A, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-1265

Distribution

Quantity
7451 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-08-10
FDA classified
2020-08-17
Posted by FDA
2020-08-26
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1507-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.