Multi-event February 2021 FDA Recall Drug by Apotex Corp.
This Multi-event Class I drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Apotex Corp. on February 2, 2021 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as labeling; label mixup; syringe barrels may contain markings for 100 mg/ml (corresponding to 100 mg/ml strength) instead of 150 mg/ml (corresponding to 120 mg/0.8ml strength). The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0262-2021
Labeling; Label Mixup; syringe barrels may contain markings for 100 mg/mL (corresponding to 100 mg/mL strength) instead of 150 mg/mL (corresponding to 120 mg/0.8mL strength)
02-02-2021
02-17-2021
6832 cartons
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Apotex Corp.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 120 mg/ 0.8 mL Single Dose Syringes with Automatic Safety Device For Subcutaneous Injection 10 x 0.8 mL Single Dose Syringes Rx Only,Manufactured by: Gland Pharma Ltd. Hyderabad, India Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326 NDC 60505-0796-4 UPC 360505079543 (carton) NDC 60505-0796-0 UPC (01)10360505079602 (label)
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Batch# Batch: CT003 Exp. 05/2022
Recall Number: D-0261-2021
Labeling; Label Mixup; syringe barrels may containing markings for 150 mg/mL (corresponding to 120 mg/0.8mL strength) instead of 100 mg/mL markings (corresponding to 100 mg/mL strength)
02-02-2021
02-17-2021
6670 cartons
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Apotex Corp.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 100 mg/mL Single Dose Syringes with Automatic Safety Device For Subcutaneous Injection 10 x 1 mL Single Dose Syringes Rx Only, Manufactured by: Gland Pharma Ltd. Hyderabad, India Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326 NDC 60505-0795-4 UPC 360505079544 (carton) NDC 60505-0795-1 UPC (01)10360505079510 (label)
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Batch# Batch: CS008 Exp. 04/2022
