US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 20, 2012 (14 years ago)

Nutropin AQ NuSpin 20

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Genentech has received complaints for Nutropin AQ NuSpin 10 & 20 reporting that the dose knob spun slowly and the injection took longer than usual (slow dose delivery).

What was recalled

Nutropin AQ NuSpin 20 (somatropin (rDNA origin) injection} 20 mg/ 2mL Genentech, South San Francisco, CA 94080, NDC#50242-0076-01

Recalling firm
Genentech Inc
NDC code
50242-0076-01
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-087-2013

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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