Recall Enforment Report D-0025-2023

Recall Details

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by Genentech Inc, originally initiated on 10-18-2022 for the product Susvimo (ranibizumab injection), 100mg/mL, sold together as a) carton containing One Susvimo single-dose vial and One Susvimo initial fill needle, NDC 50242-078-55; and b) carton labeled as Susvimo Ocular Implant with Insertion Tool Assembly, containing One carrier with implant and One insertion Tool, UDI 81004259001, GTIN 00810042590014, Rx only, Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990. The product was recalled due to defective delivery system: commercial implants do not meet the filed specification for the intended use, a few patients have experienced an issue with the implants that renders it non-functioning.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.

Field Name Field Value
Event ID 90959 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number D-0025-2023 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. 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 in the USA 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 Susvimo (ranibizumab injection), 100mg/mL, sold together as a) carton containing One Susvimo single-dose vial and One Susvimo initial fill needle, NDC 50242-078-55; and b) carton labeled as Susvimo Ocular Implant with Insertion Tool Assembly, containing One carrier with implant and One insertion Tool, UDI 81004259001, GTIN 00810042590014, Rx only, Genentech, Inc., A Member of the Roche Group, South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990.
Reason For Recall Defective Delivery System: Commercial implants do not meet the filed specification for the intended use, a few patients have experienced an issue with the implants that renders it non-functioning. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity 452 vials and implants 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 11-09-2022
Recall Initiation Date 10-18-2022 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 Genentech Inc
Code Info Lot/Exp: a) 3499188, Exp 10/31/2022; Lot 3523071, Exp 6/30/2023; b) 3456735, Exp 10/23/2026; 3456737; Exp 10/29/2026; 3477671, Exp 10/31/2026; 3480781, Exp 12/19/2026; 3506526, Exp 02/25/2027; 3506531, Exp 04/15/2027 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 50242-078-12; 50242-078-55; 8100425900; 0081004259
Status Ongoing

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
50242-078Susvimo RanibizumabInjection, SolutionIntravitrealGenentech, Inc.Human Prescription Drug