Recall Enforment Report D-1351-2022

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc, originally initiated on 07-15-2022 for the product Fulvestrant Injection 250mg/5mL (50 mg/mL), Contains 2 Single-Dose Prefilled Syringes, Rx Only, Product of India, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Limited, Ahmadabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA ) Inc.m Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 70710-1688-8. The product was recalled due to failed impurities/degradation specifications. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.

Field Name Field Value
Event ID 90618 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number D-1351-2022 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".
Distribution Pattern Nationwide. What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.
Product Description Fulvestrant Injection 250mg/5mL (50 mg/mL), Contains 2 Single-Dose Prefilled Syringes, Rx Only, Product of India, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Limited, Ahmadabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA ) Inc.m Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 70710-1688-8.
Reason For Recall Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity 1116 boxes Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall.
Voluntary Mandated Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.
Report Date 08-24-2022
Recall Initiation Date 07-15-2022 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Initial Firm Notification Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.
Product Type Drugs
Recalling Firm Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Code Info Lot # B200076; Exp 31 JAN 2024 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.
Recalled NDC Packages 70710-1688-2; 70710-1688-8
Status Ongoing

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
70710-1688Fulvestrant FulvestrantInjection, SolutionIntramuscularZydus Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.Human Prescription Drug