May 2026 FDA Recall Cimzia by Ucb Biosciences Inc.
D-0546-2026 - Lack of Assurance of Sterility
This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Ucb Biosciences Inc. on May 8, 2026 for the product Cimzia. 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-0546-2026
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
05-08-2026
05-27-2026
141,708 cartons
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.
UCB Biosciences 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.
US Nationwide.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
cimzia (certolizumab pegol), 2x200mg/mL PREFILLED SYRINGES (2 single-dose), Rx ONLY, Manufactured by: UCB Inc., Smyrna, GA 30080, a) NDC 50474-710-79, b) Professional sample, NDC 50474-710-80; c) 3 cartons, STARTER KIT, NDC 50474-710-81.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot: CVZFW, Exp.:2026-JUL-04; CVZYG, Exp.: 2026-AUG-19; CWSYT, Exp.: 2026-OCT-22; CWDZY, Exp.:2026-NOV-20; CWTSD, Exp.:2026-DEC-11; CVTFK, Exp.:2026-JUL-04; CVTSN, Exp.: 2026-AUG-19; CWVGP. Exp.:2026-DEC-11; CVWXT, CVWXV, CVWXW, Exp.:2026-JUL-04; CWHFF, Exp.: 2026-OCT-22; CWNDS, Exp.: 2026-DEC-11.
