US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jun 29, 2020 (6 years ago)

Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for Injection) 0.25 mg, Sterile - for subcutaneous use…

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

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: Market complaints of missing rubber stoppers from drug vial. Missing rubber stoppers could lead to lack of sterility assurance.

What was recalled

Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for Injection) 0.25 mg, Sterile - for subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured for: EMD Serono, Inc., Rockland, MD 02370, NDC: 44087-1225-1

Recalling firm
EMD Serono, Inc.
Origin
MA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1379-2020

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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