drugs MODERATE Updated 2017-08-23

Amgen, Inc. recalls Procrit Epoetin Alfa 40,000 units/mL single use vial For Int

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Recalled Product

Procrit Epoetin Alfa 40,000 units/mL single use vial For Intravenouse or Subcutaneous Use Only, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799, Manufactured for: Janssen Products, LP Horsham, PA 19044, NDC 59676-340-01

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Hazard / Issue

Presence of particulate matter: Visible glass flakes identified as lamellae in some drug product vials.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot #: G290491A, G290491B, Exp. 06/18

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop taking this medication and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
  2. 2Do NOT flush medications down the drain — use an FDA-approved drug take-back program.
  3. 3Check the lot number on your bottle or packaging against the recalled lots listed above.
  4. 4Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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