Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.
Product description
Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 10 mg, Single-dose 8 mL vial in Kit, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 693 00 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0480-9257-08.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot: 4401619, Exp.: 09/30/2026; 4501005, 03/31/2027.
Where it was sold
Nationwide in the USA
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-0404-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Mar 17, 2026
- FDA report date
- Apr 1, 2026
- Quantity
- 1,897 Cartons
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0404-2026, exactly as published.
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- City
- Parsippany
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 98609
- Address
- 400 Interpace Pkwy Bldg A
- Code information
- Lot: 4401619, Exp.: 09/30/2026; 4501005, 03/31/2027.
- Postal code
- 07054-1120
- Report date
- Apr 1, 2026
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0404-2026
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc
- Product quantity
- 1,897 Cartons
- Reason for recall
- Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 10 mg, Single-dose 8 mL vial in Kit, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 693 00 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0480-9257-08.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 17, 2026
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Mar 27, 2026