April 2026 FDA Recall Octreotide Acetate by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc
D-0519-2026 - Lack of Assurance of Sterility
This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc on April 24, 2026 for the product Octreotide 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.
Recall Number: D-0519-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.
04-24-2026
05-13-2026
2,200 kits
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.
Teva Pharmaceuticals 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.
Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 30 mg, In Single-Dose kits containing: 8-mL vial of 30 mg strength, a pre-filled syringe containing 2 mL of diluent, one vial adapter, and one sterile 1¿ 19-gauge safety injection needle, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 69300 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC Kit Carton: 0480-9262-08; Vial Label: 0480-9260-01; Tray Label: 0480-9262-08; Diluent Label: 0480-9263-21.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot: 45011002, Exp. 03/31/2027