Sterile Diluent for Epoprostenol Sodium for Injection recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

February 10, 2021

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA recalls Sterile Diluent for Epoprostenol Sodium for Injection, 50 mL vial (NDC 0703-9258-01), packaged in 2X50ML per tray (NDC…

Recall number

D-0273-2021

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Sold / distributed

Product was distributed nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: manufacturing areas for the recalled products exceeded acceptance levels for microbial recovery leading to a lack of sterility assurance for these sterile injectable products.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Sterile Diluent for Epoprostenol Sodium for Injection, 50 mL vial (NDC 0703-9258-01), packaged in 2X50ML per tray (NDC 0703-9258-09), Rx only, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454.