drugs MODERATE Updated 2017-09-27

Amgen, Inc. recalls Procrit (epoetin alfa), 10,000 units/mL, packaged in a) box

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Recalled Product

Procrit (epoetin alfa), 10,000 units/mL, packaged in a) box of 6 single use 1 mL vials (NDC 59676-310-01), b) box of 25 single use 1 mL vials (NDC 59676-310-02), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Amgen, Inc. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320, Manufactured for: Janssen Products, LP Horsham, PA 19044

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Hazard / Issue

Presence of particulate matter: glass flakes identified as lamellae observed during a routine quality inspection.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot #: a) G290530A, Exp 07/18; b) G290531A, Exp 07/18

✅ 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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