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, Cana

FDA recall notice · announced December 12, 2012 · Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Class III FDA/FSIS Class III: use is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The 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.

Notes

Distribution: nationwide
Lot/code information: Lot Number Expiration Date 1C264A 09/12 1H047A 12/12 1H047B 12/12 1H052A 12/12 1H052B 04/13 1H052C 04/13 1M417A 04/13 1M417B 09/13 2A012A 09/13 2A012B 11/13 2C278A 09/13 2C278B 09/13 2C278C 11/13 2C278D 11/13 2C278E 11/13
Quantity: 146,867 Vials
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- 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 (D-073-2013)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.