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.
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