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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Alkermes Vivitrol Recall

VIVITROL (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension)

Alkermes, Inc. · Waltham, MA

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Sep 3, 2014
Recall ID
D-1556-2014
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Summary

Alkermes recalled Vivitrol starting Mar 4, 2014. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-1556-2014 on Sep 3, 2014. Reason: Customer complaints for failure to deliver the dose. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Customer complaints for failure to deliver the dose.

Product description

VIVITROL (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension); 380 mg vial NDC 65757-300-01; RX Only Manufactured and marketed by Alkermes, Inc., Waltham, MA 02451.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Batch Number: 412-3732AA; expiration date 07/2016 (NDC# 65757-302-02; Kit Pacaging Lot Number: 2013-021; expiration date 07/2016 (NDC# 65757-300-01.

Where it was sold

Nationwide

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-1556-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Mar 4, 2014
FDA report date
Sep 3, 2014
Quantity
4,364 vials
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Alkermes, Inc.

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1556-2014, exactly as published.

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City
Waltham
State
MA
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
67838
Address
852 Winter St
Code information
Batch Number: 412-3732AA; expiration date 07/2016 (NDC# 65757-302-02; Kit Pacaging Lot Number: 2013-021; expiration date 07/2016 (NDC# 65757-300-01.
Postal code
02451-1420
Report date
Sep 3, 2014
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-1556-2014
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Alkermes, Inc.
Product quantity
4,364 vials
Termination date
Dec 22, 2014
Reason for recall
Customer complaints for failure to deliver the dose.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
VIVITROL (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension); 380 mg vial NDC 65757-300-01; RX Only Manufactured and marketed by Alkermes, Inc., Waltham, MA 02451.
Distribution pattern
Nationwide
Recall initiation date
Mar 4, 2014
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Aug 22, 2014

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-1556-2014, published Sep 3, 2014. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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