Key Takeaway

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets, 210 mg , 200-count bottles, RX ONLY, Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceticals, Inc. One Marina Park Drive, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 USA. NDC 5 by Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. was recalled on December 12, 2017. The hazard: Presence of Foreign Substance: Reports have been received of damaged StripPax packets containing silica gel desiccant potentially allowing the silica...

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets, 210 mg , 200-count bottles, RX ONLY, Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceticals, Inc. One Marina Park Drive, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 USA. NDC 5

Recalled: December 12, 2017 ~2,488 200-bottles units affected D-0133-2018

Description

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets, 210 mg , 200-count bottles, RX ONLY, Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceticals, Inc. One Marina Park Drive, 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02210 USA. NDC 59922-631-01

Hazard / Reason

Presence of Foreign Substance: Reports have been received of damaged StripPax packets containing silica gel desiccant potentially allowing the silica gel granules to make contact with Auryxia tablets in the bottle.

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Drugs

Distribution

Distributed nationwide in the USA

Related Recalls

FDA Drug Class II

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets 210 mg, Rx Only, 200 tablets per bottle, Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., 245 First Street Suite 1400, Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC: 59

July 10, 2020

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