Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, packaged in 30 single use PRE-FILLED syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (swabs) per box, Marketed by: TEVA Neuroscience, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64131; Distributed by: TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 68546-317-30
Reported: April 24, 2013 Initiated: December 5, 2012 #D-249-2013
Product Description
Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, packaged in 30 single use PRE-FILLED syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (swabs) per box, Marketed by: TEVA Neuroscience, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64131; Distributed by: TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 68546-317-30
Reason for Recall
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.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
- Units Affected
- 6,692 boxes
- Distribution
- Nationwide
- Location
- Sellersville, PA
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, packaged in 30 single use PRE-FILLED syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (swabs) per box, Marketed by: TEVA Neuroscience, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64131; Distributed by: TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 68546-317-30. Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.. Units affected: 6,692 boxes.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on April 24, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-249-2013.
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