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Class III: unlikely to cause harmTerminated

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Tev-Tropin Recall

TEV-TROPIN (somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection) 5 mg (15 IU)

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc · Parsippany, NJ

Risk level
Class III
Reported by FDA
Apr 10, 2013
Recall ID
D-240-2013
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Summary

Ferring Pharmaceuticals recalled Tev-Tropin starting Feb 1, 2013. The FDA classified it as Class III (unlikely to cause harm) and published enforcement report D-240-2013 on Apr 10, 2013. Reason: Labeling: Label Mix-up: Units of Lot 201131320087 are packaged in cartons labelled for Needle-Free Head B, but contaiin Needle-Free Head A. Status: Terminated.

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

Product description

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.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

LOT #201131320087 Exp 09/15

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-240-2013
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Feb 1, 2013
FDA report date
Apr 10, 2013
Quantity
126 injectors
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-240-2013, exactly as published.

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City
Parsippany
State
NJ
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
64339
Address
4 Gatehall Dr Fl 3rd
Code information
LOT #201131320087 Exp 09/15
Postal code
07054-4518
Report date
Apr 10, 2013
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-240-2013
Classification
Class III
Recalling firm
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc
Product quantity
126 injectors
Termination date
Jul 10, 2013
Reason for recall
Labeling: Label Mix-up: Units of Lot 201131320087 are packaged in cartons labelled for Needle-Free Head B, but contaiin Needle-Free Head A
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
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.
Distribution pattern
Nationwide
Recall initiation date
Feb 1, 2013
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Apr 2, 2013

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-240-2013, published Apr 10, 2013. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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