Multi-event March 2026 FDA Recall Lanreotide Acetate by Cipla Usa, Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Cipla Usa, Inc. on March 13, 2026 for the product Lanreotide Acetate. The FDA reported the reason for recall as lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0422-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to an FDA observation at the contract manufacturing site for deficiencies in their visual inspection procedure.
03-13-2026
04-15-2026
54,583 syringes
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.
Cipla USA, 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.
Lanreotide Injection, 120 mg*/0.5 mL, Box contains 1 Pre-filled syringe and 1 safety needle, Single dose only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Pharmathen International, S.A., Rodopi, Greece. Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 69097-870-67
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot, expiry: 4401666IR1, Exp 8/31/2027; 4401703IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401703IR2, EXP 9/30/2027; 4401704IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401705IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401706IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401720IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401721IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401733IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401770IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401777IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401788IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401804IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401805IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401824IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401860IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4500019IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500035IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500036IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500078IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500079IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500102IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500119IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500120IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500121IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500268IR1, Exp 1/31/2028; 4500269IR1, Exp 1/31/2028; 4500272IR1, Exp 1/31/2028; 4500314IR2, EXP 1/31/2028; 4500314RIR, EXP 1/31/2028; 4500315IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500352IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500353IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500354IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500355IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500408IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500409IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500410IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500480IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500481IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500545IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500546IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500588IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500589IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500635IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500636IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500687IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500688IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500758IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500759IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500788IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500789IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500819IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500846IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500849IR1, Exp 6/30/2028; 4500850IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4500907IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501108IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501109IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501110IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501111IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501166IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501386IR1, Exp 8/31/2028; 4501387IR1, Exp 8/31/2028
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0423-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to an FDA observation at the contract manufacturing site for deficiencies in their visual inspection procedure.
03-13-2026
04-15-2026
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.
Cipla USA, 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.
Lanreotide Injection, 120 mg/0.5 mL, Box contains 1 Pre-filled syringe, Single dose only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Pharmathen International, S.A., Rodopi, Greece. Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC 69097-906-67
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot, expiry: 4401699IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401699IR2, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401700IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401701IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401702IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401722IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401723IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401724IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401725IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401732IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401768IR1, Exp. 6/30/2026 4401769IR1, Exp. 11/30/2026; 4401787IR1, Exp. 11/30/2026; 4401815IR1, Exp. 11/30/2026; 4401816IR1, Exp. 11/30/2026; 4401834IR1, Exp. 11/30/2026; 4401835IR1, Exp. 11/30/2026; 4401846IR1, Exp. 11/30/2026; 4401851IR1, Exp. 11/30/2026; 4500017IR1, Exp. 12/31/2026; 4500031IR1, Exp. 12/31/2026; 4500032IR1, Exp. 12/31/2026; 4500033IR1, Exp. 12/31/2026; 4500076IR1, Exp. 1/31/2027; 4500117IR1, Exp. 2/28/2027; 4500118IR1, Exp. 2/28/2027; 4500173IR1, Exp. 4/31/2027; 4500270IR1, Exp. 2/28/2027; 4500271IR1, Exp. 2/28/2027; 4500273IR1, Exp. 2/28/2027; 4500312IR1, Exp. 2/28/2027; 4500313IR1, Exp. 3/31/2027; 4500350IR1, Exp. 3/31/2027; 4500351IR1, Exp. 3/31/2027; 4500383IR1, Exp. 3/31/2027; 4500404IR1, Exp. 3/31/2027; 4500436RI1, Exp. 3/31/2027; 4500482IR1, Exp. 4/30/2027; 4500543IR1, Exp. 4/30/2027; 4500544IR1, Exp. 4/30/2027; 4500586IR1, Exp. 5/31/2027; 4500587IR1, Exp. 5/31/2027; 4500633IR1, Exp. 5/31/2027; 4500634IR1, Exp. 5/31/2027; 4500686IR1, Exp. 5/31/2027; 4500695IR1, Exp. 5/31/2027; 4500696IR1, Exp. 5/31/2027; 4500756IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500757IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500790IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500820IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500843IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500845IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500854IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500898IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500899IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500900IR1, Exp. 7/31/2027; 4500941IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500942IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500954IR1, Exp. 6/30/2027; 4500955IR1, Exp. 8/31/2027; 4500956IR1, Exp. 8/31/2027; 4500960IR1, Exp. 7/31/2027; 4501104IR1, Exp. 8/31/2027; 4501105IR1, Exp. 8/31/2027; 4501107IR1, Exp. 8/31/2027; 4501163IR1, Exp. 8/31/2027; 4501168IR1, Exp. 8/31/2027; 4501169IR1, Exp. 8/31/2027; 4501216IR1, Exp. 8/31/2027; 4501280IR1, Exp. 9/30/2027; 4501493IR1, Exp. 9/30/2027; 4501381IR1, Exp. 9/30/2027; 4501279IR1, Exp. 9/30/2027; 4501380IR1, Exp. 9/30/2027
