US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jul 10, 2020 (6 years ago)

Auryxia

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

Why it was recalled

cGMP deviations: Lots recalled were not manufactured in conformance with the FDA-approved manufacturing process for Auryxia.

What was recalled

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets 210 mg, Rx Only, 200 tablets per bottle, Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., 245 First Street Suite 1400, Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC: 59922-631-01.

Recalling firm
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Origin
MA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1389-2020

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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