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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets, 210 mg , 200-count bottles, RX ONLY, Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceticals, Inc. One Marina Park Drive, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 USA. NDC 59922-631-01

D-0133-2018

December 12, 2017

Class III

Product summary

Firm
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Event
Event 78773
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class III
Quantity
2,488 200-bottles
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0133-2018

Official wording

Reason: Presence of Foreign Substance: Reports have been received of damaged StripPax packets containing silica gel desiccant potentially allowing the silica gel granules to make contact with Auryxia tablets in the bottle.

Code information: Lot # AH3842

Distribution pattern: Distributed nationwide in the USA

Derived failure modes

  • Foreign material or chemical contamination

    reason.foreign_material_chemical_contamination · v1.0.0

    Foreign Substance