US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Jun 18, 2021 (5 years ago)

Topotecan Injection 4 mg/4mL (1 mg/mL), Single-Dose vial, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Complaint received of a glass particle observed inside the vial. The vial was returned to Teva for further analysis where two other particulates were found and identified as one (1) grey silicone particle and one (1) translucent, colorless cotton fiber.

What was recalled

Topotecan Injection 4 mg/4mL (1 mg/mL), Single-Dose vial, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Whales, PA 19454, Carton NDC# 0703-4714-01, Vial NDC# 0703-4714-71

Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
NDC code
0703-4714-01
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0661-2021

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.