FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-219-2013

Product

TORISEL Kit (temsirolimus) injection, 25 mg/mL, CONCENTRATED, Rx Only, Packaged in a carton containing 1 vial TORISEL injection and 1 vial DILUENT for TORISEL, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., Philadelphia, PA --- NDC 0008-1179-01

Brand name
Torisel
Generic name
Temsirolimus
NDC
0008-1179
FDA application
NDA022088
Affected lot / code info
Lots P00025A; P00027B

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential that a low level of endotoxins may be present in the diluent vials.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Pfizer Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 East 42nd Street, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
10920 kits
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-11-26
FDA classified
2013-03-26
Posted by FDA
2013-04-03
Terminated
2015-03-31
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-219-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.