FDA recall D-0119-2020

Product

Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) 380 mg/vial. Each Carton Contains: 1) One vial of 380 mg of Vivitrol, 2) One vial containing 4 mL of diluent, 3) One 5-mL prepackaged syringe, 4) One 20-gauge 1-inch needle, 5) Two 20-gauge 1.5-inch safety needles, 6) Two 20-gauge 2-inch safety needles. Rx Only. Manufactured and marketed by: Alkermes, Inc. Kit NDC: 65757-300-01

Reason for recall

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. Drug product kit recalled due to 1 inch needles being placed in the 1 1/2 inch needle cardboard sleeve labelled as administration needles. The product vial is not impacted.

Distribution

Nationwide USA and Canada

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2019-09-26

Report date

2019-10-09

Termination date

2021-02-19

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Waltham, MA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0119-2020