US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Completed Initiated Apr 26, 2023 (3 years ago)

Calcitonin Salmon (synthetic origin) Nasal Spray, 2200 USP Calcitonin Salmon Units/mL…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: Glass splinter particle entrapped inside the pump ball seat rendered the pump inoperable.

What was recalled

Calcitonin Salmon (synthetic origin) Nasal Spray, 2200 USP Calcitonin Salmon Units/mL, 200 USP Calcitonin Salmon Units/spray, 3.7 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Corp., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9, NDC 60505-0823-6

Recalling firm
Apotex Corp.
NDC code
60505-0823-6
Origin
FL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0568-2023

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.