Recall Enforment Report D-0729-2016

Recall Details

Multi event Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Genzyme Corporation, originally initiated on 02-16-2016 for the product Thyrogen (thyrotropin alfa for injection), 0.9 mg/mL after reconstitution, For intramuscular injection only, Rx Only, Four vials per Carton, Carton contains 2 vials of Thyrogen and 2 vials of diluent, Storage: store at 2-8 C, Genzyme Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC 58468-1849-04. The product was recalled due to presence of particulate matter: glass particles found in the product after reconstitution.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Enforcement Reports

Recall Number Recall Initiation Date Report Date Recall Classification Quantity Product Description Recall Reason Status
D-0729-201602-16-201603-09-2016Class II27,022 vialsThyrogen (thyrotropin alfa for injection), 0.9 mg/mL after reconstitution, For intramuscular injection only, Rx Only, Four vials per Carton, Carton contains 2 vials of Thyrogen and 2 vials of diluent, Storage: store at 2-8 C, Genzyme Corporation, Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC 58468-1849-04.Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass particles found in the product after reconstitution.Terminated
D-0730-201602-16-201603-09-2016Class II4669 CartonsThyrogen (thyrotropin alfa for injection), 0.9 mg/mL after reconstitution, For intramuscular injection only, Rx Only, Two vials per Carton, Carton contains 2 vials of Thyrogen, Dilute with Sterile Water for Injection, Storage: store at 2-8 C, Manufactured by: Genzyme Corporation, Northborough, MA 01532 USA, Marketing Authorization holder: Sanofi-Aventis, NDC 58468-0030-2.Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass particles found in the product after reconstitution.Terminated

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
58468-0030Thyrogen Thyrotropin AlfaInjection, Powder, Lyophilized, For SolutionIntramuscularGenzyme CorporationHuman Prescription Drug
58468-1849Thyrogen Genzyme Corporation