Multi-event October 2015 FDA Recall Drug by Sanofi-aventis U.s. Llc

This Multi-event Class I drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Sanofi-aventis U.s. Llc on October 28, 2015 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as defective delivery system; potential to have inaccurate dosage delivery. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Reported Recall Events

D-0872-2016 TERMINATED D-0873-2016 TERMINATED

Recall Number: D-0872-2016

Reason for Recall
Defective Delivery System; potential to have inaccurate dosage delivery
Initiated
10-28-2015
Reported
06-01-2016
Quantity
383,900 prefilled syringes

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
72527
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Press Release
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
07-15-2025
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg (a) 2 prefilled auto injectors + 1 trainer (NDC 0025-5833-02) and (b) 1 prefilled auto injector + 1 trainer (NDC 0024-5833-00), Rx Only, Manufactured for Sanofi-Aventis US, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 A Sanofi Company

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# a) 2081278, 2113841, 2113842, 2144138, exp 10/2015; 2440675, exp 04/2016; 2506456, 2506460, 2546946, 2546947, exp 05/2016; 2620206, 2620207, 2659534, exp 06/2016; 2692111, 2692112, exp 07/2016; 2716517, 2719817, 2734079, 2734080, 2734081, 2778035, 2800128, exp 08/2016; 2800130, 2824828, 2824829, 2857516, 2867928, 2870928, 2867929, 2867930, 2883616, 2883617, exp 09/2016; 2883618, 2883619, 2974267, 2883620, 2945419, 2974269, exp 10/2016; 3026968, 3026969, exp 11/2016; 3026970, 3028227, 3032005, 3037217, 3037218, 3037219, exp 12/2016; b) 2299596, 03/2016

Recall Number: D-0873-2016

Reason for Recall
Defective Delivery System; potential to have inaccurate dosage delivery
Initiated
10-28-2015
Reported
06-01-2016
Quantity
159,000 prefilled injectors

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
72527
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class I - is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Press Release
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
07-15-2025
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg (a) 2 prefilled auto injectors + 1 trainer (NDC 0024-5831-02) and (b) 1 prefilled auto injector + 1 trainer (NDC 0024-5831-00), Rx Only, Manufactured for Sanofi-Aventis US, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 A Sanofi Company

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# a) 2144144, exp 10/2015; 2469674, exp 04/2016; 2506492, 2546978, 2546979, exp 05/2016; 2654817, 2654818, exp 06/2016; 2692143, 2692144, exp 07/2016; 2719838, exp 08/2016; 2824845, 2891021, 2857530, exp 09/2016; 2883631, 2883632, exp 10/2016; 2883633, 2945429, 3028243, exp 11/2016; 3037230, 2966680, 2974276, 2974280, exp 12/2016; and b) 2525474, exp 05/2016