# FDA recall D-240-2013

> **Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc** · Class III · drug recall initiated 2013-02-01.

## Product

TEV-TROPIN (somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection) 5 mg (15 IU).  Prescription Only.  Distributed By:  TEVA Biologics & Specialty Products Division of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960  Manufactured in Israel.

## Reason for recall

Labeling: Label Mix-up: Units of Lot 201131320087 are packaged in cartons labelled for Needle-Free Head B, but contaiin Needle-Free Head A

## Distribution

Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-240-2013
- **Recalling firm:** Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2013-02-01
- **Report date:** 2013-04-10
- **Termination date:** 2013-07-10

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Parsippany, NJ, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-240-2013

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-240-2013. Retrieved 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-240-2013. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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