Cathflo activase (ALTEPLASE), 2mg vials, Rx only, Genentech Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080, NDC 50242-041-64
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Deformed stoppers observed during filling operations for Cathflo Activase.
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
cathflo activase (ALTEPLASE) 2 mg Rx Only NDC 50242-041-64 Genentech
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Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Deformed stoppers observed during filling operations for Cathflo Activase.
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