US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 4, 2017 (9 years ago)

Procrit Epoetin Alfa 40,000 units/mL single use vial For Intravenouse or Subcutaneous Use…

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

Why it was recalled

Presence of particulate matter: Visible glass flakes identified as lamellae in some drug product vials.

What was recalled

Procrit Epoetin Alfa 40,000 units/mL single use vial For Intravenouse or Subcutaneous Use Only, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799, Manufactured for: Janssen Products, LP Horsham, PA 19044, NDC 59676-340-01

Recalling firm
Amgen, Inc.
NDC code
59676-340-01
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1086-2017

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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