Multi-event November 2024 FDA Recall Venofer by American Regent, Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by American Regent, Inc. on November 11, 2024 for the product Venofer. The FDA reported the reason for recall as presence of particulate matter. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0080-2025
Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for glass delamination from the vials.
11-11-2024
12-11-2024
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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
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.
American Regent, Inc.
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 100 mg Elemental Iron per 5 mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Distributed by: Fresenius Medical Care NA, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC: 49230-534-01 (vial), NDC: 49230-534-25 (25 x 5 mL/vial cartons).
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# s: 4196, Exp 05/31/2026
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0081-2025
Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for glass delamination from the vials.
11-11-2024
12-11-2024
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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
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.
American Regent, Inc.
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 50 mg Elemental Iron per 2.5 mL (20 mg/mL), 2.5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, Distributed by: Fresenius Medical Care NA, Waltham, MA 02451, NDC: 49230-530-01 (vial), NDC: 49230-530-10 (10 x 2.5mL/vial cartons), NDC: 49230-530-25 (25 x 2.5mL/vial cartons).
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# s: 4206, 4210, Exp 05/31/2026; 4223, Exp 06/30/2026; 24231, 24237, Exp 07/31/2026.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0082-2025
Presence of Particulate Matter: Potential for glass delamination from the vials.
11-11-2024
12-11-2024
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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
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.
American Regent, Inc.
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.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Venofer (iron sucrose) Injection, USP 100 mg Elemental Iron per 5 mL (20 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx Only, For Intravenous Use Only, American Regent, Inc. Shirley, NY 11967, NDC: 0517-2340-01 (vial), NDC: 0517-2340-10 (10 x 5 mL/vial cartons), NDC: 0517-2340-25 (25 x 5 mL/vial cartons).
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# s: 4205, Exp 05/31/2026; 24229, 24233, 24239, Exp 07/31/2026.
