Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Thyroid, USP, Rx only, Net Wt: 0.50kg, For Manufacturing, Processing or Repackaging Use Only, Specialty Process Labs, Phoenix, AZ…
Reason Subpotent Drug
Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 50 mcg, 2 pack medication cartridges, Rx…
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Defective Delivery System: potential risk of rubber stopper particles clogging the needle and leading to underdosing
What was recalled
Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 50 mcg, 2 pack medication cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA NDC 68875-0203-02
- Recalling firm
- Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
- NDC code
- 68875-0203-02
- Origin
- MA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0036-2020
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.
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Class II · Moderate risk Completed
S.P Labs, Thyroid, USP, Rx only, For Manufacturing, Processing or Repackaging Use only, Specialty Process Labs, Phoenix, AZ, NDC…
Reason Failed Stability Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk Completed
S.P.Labs, Thyroid, Full Strength, Rx only, For Manufacturing, Processing or Repackaging Use Only, Specialty Process Labs…
Reason Failed Stability Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
LEVOTHYROXINE 25MCG IN NS 1.25ML SYRINGE, Thyroid, Rx Only, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste…
Reason Lack of sterility assurance
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
ARMOUR THYROID (thyroid tablets, USP), 2 GRAIN (120 mg), 100 Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Allergan US, INc., Madison, NJ…
Reason CGMP Deviations: Products were exposed to temperatures outside of the products labeled storage conditions.
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