FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-819-2013

Product

VIVITROL (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) a) 380 mg vial NDC 65757-303-02, b) 380 mg vial in kit NDC 65757-300-01, Rx Only Manufactured and marketed by Alkermes, Inc., Waltham, MA 02451,

Brand name
Vivitrol
Generic name
Naltrexone
NDCs
65757-300, 65757-301
FDA application
NDA021897
Affected lot / code info
Individual vial lot 402-3683AA, EXP 10/13; kit vial lot 2011-003, EXP 08/13

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product did not meet the criteria for container closure integrity testing during routine 24 month stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Alkermes, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
852 Winter St, N/A, Waltham, Massachusetts 02451-1420

Distribution

Quantity
3,325 vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-11-06
FDA classified
2013-07-24
Posted by FDA
2013-07-31
Terminated
2013-08-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-819-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.