PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

TORISEL Kit (temsirolimus) injection, 25 mg/mL, 1 vial of TORISEL 25 mg/mL and 1 vial of 2.2 mL DILUENT per carton, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19101; Diluent  MADE IN ITALY; NDC 0008-1179-01.

Reported: November 12, 2014 Initiated: October 10, 2014 #D-0235-2015

Product Description

TORISEL Kit (temsirolimus) injection, 25 mg/mL, 1 vial of TORISEL 25 mg/mL and 1 vial of 2.2 mL DILUENT per carton, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19101; Diluent  MADE IN ITALY; NDC 0008-1179-01.

Reason for Recall

Crystallization: Impurities in a raw material used to manufacture the diluent can cause the formation of crystals in the diluent vials after cold storage. The TORISEL vials are not affected by this issue.

Details

Recalling Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Units Affected
16,000 kits
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Location
New York, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
TORISEL Kit (temsirolimus) injection, 25 mg/mL, 1 vial of TORISEL 25 mg/mL and 1 vial of 2.2 mL DILUENT per carton, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19101; Diluent  MADE IN ITALY; NDC 0008-1179-01.. Recalled by Pfizer Inc.. Units affected: 16,000 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Crystallization: Impurities in a raw material used to manufacture the diluent can cause the formation of crystals in the diluent vials after cold storage. The TORISEL vials are not affected by this issue.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on November 12, 2014. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0235-2015.