FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1512-2014

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Soliris (eculizumab), 300 mg/30 mL (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cheshire, CT 06410, NDC 25682-001-01, UPC 3 25682-001-01 6.

Brand name
Soliris
Generic name
Eculizumab
Active ingredient
Eculizumab
Route
Intravenous
NDC
25682-001
FDA application
BLA125166
Affected lot / code info
Lots: 10002-1, 00006-1, Exp 08/14; 10003A, Exp 11/14; 10004A, Exp 02/15; 10005A, 10005AR, 10007A, 10006A, Exp 07/15; and 10008A, Exp 08/15

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Product failed the appearance for the presence of visible particles under labeled storage condition.

Recalling firm

Firm
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
352 Knotter Dr, N/A, Cheshire, Connecticut 06410-1138

Distribution

Quantity
96,506 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-06-02
FDA classified
2014-08-05
Posted by FDA
2014-08-13
Terminated
2015-05-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1512-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.