FDA recall D-073-2013

Product

Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx Only NDC 55566-1501-0 Manufactured for : Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 Manufactured by: DRAXIS Specialty Pharmaceuticals Inc., Quebec, Canada. NDC # 55566-1501-0 is assigned to the vial of NOVAREL and is displayed on the vial label. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is assigned to the unit of sale, which is a carton containing 1 vial of NOVAREL and 1 vial of diluent along with the insert. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is displayed on the unit of sale and is the item subject to recall.

Reason for recall

Labeling; incorrect or missing insert; Warnings portion of the Package Insert is missing the warning statement: Anaphylaxis has been reported with urinary-derived hCG products.

Distribution

nationwide

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2012-08-23

Report date

2012-12-12

Termination date

2014-05-30

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Parsippany, NJ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-073-2013