PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for Injection) 0.25 mg, Sterile - for subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured for: EMD Serono, Inc., Rockland, MD 02370, NDC: 44087-1225-1

Reported: July 15, 2020 Initiated: June 29, 2020 #D-1379-2020

Product Description

Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for Injection) 0.25 mg, Sterile - for subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured for: EMD Serono, Inc., Rockland, MD 02370, NDC: 44087-1225-1

Reason for Recall

Defective Container: Market complaints of missing rubber stoppers from drug vial. Missing rubber stoppers could lead to lack of sterility assurance.

Details

Recalling Firm
EMD Serono, Inc.
Units Affected
30,756 vials
Distribution
Nationwide in the US
Location
Rockland, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Cetrotide (cetrorelix acetate for Injection) 0.25 mg, Sterile - for subcutaneous use only, Rx Only, Manufactured for: EMD Serono, Inc., Rockland, MD 02370, NDC: 44087-1225-1. Recalled by EMD Serono, Inc.. Units affected: 30,756 vials.
Why was this product recalled?
Defective Container: Market complaints of missing rubber stoppers from drug vial. Missing rubber stoppers could lead to lack of sterility assurance.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 15, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1379-2020.