Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Glatiramer Acetate 40 mg/mL NDC 00378-6961-12 28 days supply
Reason Lack of Processing Controls.
Copaxone
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Substance: Recall is being initiated due to the presence of a foreign particle identified from a customer complaint.
What was recalled
Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20mg/mL, 1 mL , Rx only, Marketed by: Teva Neuroscience - NDC 68546-317-30
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
- NDC code
- 68546-317-30
- Origin
- PA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1442-2012
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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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Copaxone
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: A foreign particle found in a pre-filled syringe was reported through a consumer complaint about a pre-filled syringe.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Copaxone
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: Product is being recalled due to receiving an elevated number of patient complaints related to a visible presence of medical grade silicone oil essential to the functionality of the syringe and plunger stopper system.
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