Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter: A foreign particle found in a pre-filled syringe was reported through a consumer complaint about a pre-filled syringe.
What was recalled
Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, 1 mL pre-filled syringe, packaged in 30 single-use PRE-FILLED Syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (Swabs) per carton, Rx only, Marketed by: Teva Neuroscience, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64131; Distributed by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 68546-317-30, UPC 3 68546 31730 4.
Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
NDC code
68546-317-30
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-001-2014
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.