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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Shire Kalbitor Recall

Kalbitor (ecallantide), 10mg/mL, packaged in 3 vials per Carton, Rx Only, Dynax Corp

Shire · Lexington, MA

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Apr 12, 2017
Recall ID
D-0625-2017
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Summary

Shire recalled Kalbitor starting Mar 17, 2017. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-0625-2017 on Apr 12, 2017. Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass

Product description

Kalbitor (ecallantide), 10mg/mL, packaged in 3 vials per Carton, Rx Only, Dynax Corp., Burlington, MA. NDC47783-101-01

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot #: A1500009, Exp. Jan 31, 2019

Where it was sold

Nationwide and Kuwait

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-0625-2017
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Mar 17, 2017
FDA report date
Apr 12, 2017
Quantity
3, 536 cartons (3 vials per carton)
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Shire

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0625-2017, exactly as published.

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City
Lexington
State
MA
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
76761
Address
300-400 Shire Way
Code information
Lot #: A1500009, Exp. Jan 31, 2019
Postal code
02421-2101
Report date
Apr 12, 2017
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-0625-2017
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Shire
Product quantity
3, 536 cartons (3 vials per carton)
Termination date
May 25, 2021
Reason for recall
Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Kalbitor (ecallantide), 10mg/mL, packaged in 3 vials per Carton, Rx Only, Dynax Corp., Burlington, MA. NDC47783-101-01
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Kuwait
Recall initiation date
Mar 17, 2017
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Mar 31, 2017

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-0625-2017, published Apr 12, 2017. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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