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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Calcitonin Salmon (synthetic origin) Nasal Spray, 2200 USP Calcitonin Salmon Units/mL, 200 USP Calcitonin Salmon Units/spray, 3.7 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex Corp., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M9L 1T9, NDC 60505-0823-6

D-0568-2023

April 26, 2023

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Apotex Corp.
Event
Event 92208
Status
Completed
Classification
Class II
Quantity
82,375 bottles
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0568-2023

Official wording

Reason: Presence of Foreign Substance: Glass splinter particle entrapped inside the pump ball seat rendered the pump inoperable.

Code information: Lot #: TH5645, Exp. 01/2025

Distribution pattern: Nationwide throughout the United States

Derived failure modes

  • Foreign material or chemical contamination

    reason.foreign_material_chemical_contamination · v1.0.0

    Foreign Substance