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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Thyrogen (thyrotropin alfa for injection), 0.9 mg/mL after reconstitution, For intramuscular injection only, Rx Only, Two vials per Carton, Carton contains 2 vials of Thyrogen, Dilute with Sterile Water for Injection, Storage: store at 2-8 C, Manufactured by: Genzyme Corporation, Northborough, MA 01532 USA, Marketing Authorization holder: Sanofi-Aventis, NDC 58468-0030-2.

D-0730-2016

February 16, 2016

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Genzyme Corporation
Event
Event 73301
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
4669 Cartons
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0730-2016

Official wording

Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass particles found in the product after reconstitution.

Code information: Lot #s: E4029Y03, E4029Y04, E4029Y06, E4029Y07, Exp 12/2017

Distribution pattern: Nationwide, Puerto Rico and Malaysia, Taiwan, Brazil, and Israel.

Derived failure modes

  • Foreign material or chemical contamination

    reason.foreign_material_chemical_contamination · v1.0.0

    Particulate Matter