US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Feb 6, 2024 (3 years ago)

Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection) 400 USP units/5mL (80 USP units/mL), 5mL…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

cGMP deviations: Temperature excursion due to shipping delay from manufacturer to distributor. Affected distributor has been notified.

What was recalled

Acthar Gel (repository corticotropin injection) 400 USP units/5mL (80 USP units/mL), 5mL multiple-dose vial, Rx only, Mfd. for: Mallinckrodt ARD LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, NDC 63004-8710-1

Recalling firm
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc.
NDC code
63004-8710-1
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0340-2024

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.