US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Mar 14, 2014 (12 years ago)

VPRIV¿ (velaglucerase alfa for injection) , Lyophilized Powder, 400 Units/vial, Rx Only…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter; Particulates identified as stainless steel and barium sulfate.

What was recalled

VPRIV¿ (velaglucerase alfa for injection) , Lyophilized Powder, 400 Units/vial, Rx Only. Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. 300 Shire Way, Lexington, MA 02421. NDC: 54092-701-04.

Recalling firm
Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
Origin
MA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1251-2014

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.

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