US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Sep 12, 2019 (7 years ago)

Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 100 mcg, 2 pack medication cartridges, Rx…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: potential risk of rubber stopper particles clogging the needle and leading to underdosing

What was recalled

Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 100 mcg, 2 pack medication cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA 68875-0205-02

Recalling firm
Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
Origin
MA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0038-2020

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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