PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Nutropin AQ NuSpin 20 (somatropin (rDNA origin) injection} 20 mg/ 2mL Genentech, South San Francisco, CA 94080, NDC#50242-0076-01

Reported: December 12, 2012 Initiated: September 20, 2012 #D-087-2013

Product Description

Nutropin AQ NuSpin 20 (somatropin (rDNA origin) injection} 20 mg/ 2mL Genentech, South San Francisco, CA 94080, NDC#50242-0076-01

Reason for Recall

Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Genentech has received complaints for Nutropin AQ NuSpin 10 & 20 reporting that the dose knob spun slowly and the injection took longer than usual (slow dose delivery).

Details

Recalling Firm
Genentech Inc
Units Affected
10,306 syringes
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
South San Francisco, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Nutropin AQ NuSpin 20 (somatropin (rDNA origin) injection} 20 mg/ 2mL Genentech, South San Francisco, CA 94080, NDC#50242-0076-01. Recalled by Genentech Inc. Units affected: 10,306 syringes.
Why was this product recalled?
Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Genentech has received complaints for Nutropin AQ NuSpin 10 & 20 reporting that the dose knob spun slowly and the injection took longer than usual (slow dose delivery).
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 12, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-087-2013.