Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 25 mcg/dose, 2 pack cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA NDC 68875-0202-02
FDA recall notice · announced October 2, 2019 · Shire Human Genetic Therapies
Class I FDA/FSIS Class I: reasonable probability that use will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The product
Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 25 mcg/dose, 2 pack cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA NDC 68875-0202-02
Reason for recall
Defective Delivery System: potential risk of rubber stopper particles clogging the needle and leading to underdosing
Notes
Distribution: Product was distributed throughout the United States.
Lot/code information: 08569357, exp 4/30/2020; 07983652, 08544833, exp 6/30/2021
Quantity: 1,556
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 100 mcg, 2 pack medication cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA 68875-0205-02 (D-0038-2020)
- Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 75 mcg, 2 pack medication cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA NDC 68875-0204-0 (D-0037-2020)
- Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 50 mcg, 2 pack medication cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA NDC 68875-0203-0 (D-0036-2020)
- Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 25 mcg/dose, 2 pack cartridges, Rx only, For subcutaneous use only, Manufactured for: Shire-NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Lexington, MA NDC 68875-0202-02 (D-0035-2020)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.