United StatesLanreotide Injection 120 mg/0.5 mL (box containing one pre-filled syringe; one listing includes a safety needle), Rx only, manufactured by Pharmathen International for Cipla USA (NDCs 69097-870-67 and 69097-906-67) and distributed nationwide is part of an ongoing recall covering multiple lot numbers and 54,583 syringes. The product was recalled because of lack of assurance of sterility after an FDA observation of deficiencies in the contract manufacturer’s visual inspection procedure.
What's being recalled
Lanreotide Injection, 120 mg*/0.5 mL, Box contains 1 Pre-filled syringe and 1 safety needle, Single dose only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Pharmathen International, S.A., Rodopi, Greece. Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC: 69097-870-67
Lanreotide Injection, 120 mg/0.5 mL, Box contains 1 Pre-filled syringe, Single dose only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Pharmathen International, S.A., Rodopi, Greece. Manufactured for: Cipla USA, Inc., 10 Independence Boulevard, Suite 300, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC 69097-906-67
Recalling firm: Cipla USA, Inc., Warren, NJ, United States.
How to identify it
Lot, expiry: 4401666IR1, Exp 8/31/2027; 4401703IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401703IR2, EXP 9/30/2027; 4401704IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401705IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401706IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401720IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401721IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401733IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401770IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401777IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401788IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401804IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401805IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401824IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401860IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4500019IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500035IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500036IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500078IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500079IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500102IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500119IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500120IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500121IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500268IR1, Exp 1/31/2028; 4500269IR1, Exp 1/31/2028; 4500272IR1, Exp 1/31/2028; 4500314IR2, EXP 1/31/2028; 4500314RIR, EXP 1/31/2028; 4500315IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500352IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500353IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500354IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500355IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500408IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500409IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500410IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500480IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500481IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500545IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500546IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500588IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500589IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500635IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500636IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500687IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500688IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500758IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500759IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500788IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500789IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500819IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500846IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500849IR1, Exp 6/30/2028; 4500850IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4500907IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501108IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501109IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501110IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501111IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501166IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501386IR1, Exp 8/31/2028; 4501387IR1, Exp 8/31/2028; Lot, expiry: 4401699IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401699IR2, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401700IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401701IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401702IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401722IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401723IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026; 4401724IR1, Exp. 5/31/2026…
The hazard
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to an FDA observation at the contract manufacturing site for deficiencies in their visual inspection procedure.
What to do
Don't stop taking a prescribed medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first. For other products, stop using them and ask the pharmacist, seller or maker what to do.
The notice doesn't give instructions for consumers, so this is general advice for health & beauty recalls. Check the official notice for the details.
Where it was sold
Nationwide in the USA
The official notice
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