FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-240-2013

Product

TEV-TROPIN (somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection) 5 mg (15 IU). Prescription Only. Distributed By: TEVA Biologics & Specialty Products Division of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960 Manufactured in Israel.

Affected lot / code info
LOT #201131320087 Exp 09/15

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Mix-up: Units of Lot 201131320087 are packaged in cartons labelled for Needle-Free Head B, but contaiin Needle-Free Head A

Recalling firm

Firm
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
4 Gatehall Dr Fl 3rd, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-4518

Distribution

Quantity
126 injectors
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-02-01
FDA classified
2013-04-02
Posted by FDA
2013-04-10
Terminated
2013-07-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-240-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.