FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1846-2019

Product

Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) 380 mg/vial. Each Carton Contains: 1) One vial of 380 mg of Vivitrol, 2) One vial containing 4 mL of diluent, 3) One 5-mL prepackaged syringe, 4) One 20-gauge 1-inch needle, 5) Two 20-gauge 1.5-inch safety needles, 6) Two 20-gauge 2-inch safety needles. Rx Only. Manufactured and marketed by: Alkermes, Inc. Kit NDC: 65757-300-01

Brand name
Vivitrol
Generic name
Naltrexone
NDCs
65757-300, 65757-301
FDA application
NDA021897
Affected lot / code info
Lot 2018-3010T Exp 8/2021

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. Drug product kit recalled due to 1 inch needles being placed in the 1 1/2 inch needle cardboard sleeve labelled as administration needles. The product vial is not impacted.

Recalling firm

Firm
Alkermes Inc
Manufacturer
Alkermes, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
265 Olinger Cir, N/A, Wilmington, Ohio 45177-2484

Distribution

Quantity
6,514 kits
Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-08-08
FDA classified
2019-08-29
Posted by FDA
2019-09-04
Terminated
2020-11-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1846-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.