US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 17, 2013 (13 years ago)

Prolia (denosumab) Injection, 60 mg/mL, 1 x 60 mg Single Use Prefilled Syringe per…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Visible cellulose fibers were observed in a small number of prefilled syringes during a routine quality examination.

What was recalled

Prolia (denosumab) Injection, 60 mg/mL, 1 x 60 mg Single Use Prefilled Syringe per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amgen Manufacturing Ltd., a subsidiary of Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799,NDC 55513-710-01, UPC 3 55513 71001 5.

Recalling firm
Amgen, Inc.
NDC code
55513-710-01
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-66318-001

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.