FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-387-2014

Product

Imitrex STATdose System, Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) Injection, 2 prefilled 0.5 mL syringe cartridges each containing 6 mg of sumatriptan for subcutaneous injection only, 1 imitrex STATdose Pen, 1 carrying case, Rx only, 6 mg, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Made in Singapore, NDC 0173-0479-00

Brand name
Imitrex
Generic name
Sumatriptan
Active ingredient
Sumatriptan Succinate
Route
Subcutaneous
NDCs
0173-0478, 0173-0739, 0173-0479
FDA application
NDA020080
Affected lot / code info
Lot#: C636293, Exp: 06/15

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A small number of pre-filled syringes may contain needles which protrude through the needle shield.

Recalling firm

Firm
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Manufacturer
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1011 North Arendell Ave, N/A, Zebulon, North Carolina 27597-1217

Distribution

Quantity
10,469 Systems
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-11-06
FDA classified
2013-12-24
Posted by FDA
2014-01-01
Terminated
2014-08-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-387-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.