Key Takeaway

Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg (a) 2 prefilled auto injectors + 1 trainer (NDC 0024-5831-02) and (b) 1 prefilled auto injector + 1 trainer (NDC 0024-5831-00), Rx Only, Manu by Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC was recalled on October 28, 2015. The hazard: Defective Delivery System; potential to have inaccurate dosage delivery

FDA Drug Class I Terminated

Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg (a) 2 prefilled auto injectors + 1 trainer (NDC 0024-5831-02) and (b) 1 prefilled auto injector + 1 trainer (NDC 0024-5831-00), Rx Only, Manu

Recalled: October 28, 2015 ~159,000 prefilled injectors units affected D-0873-2016

Description

Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg (a) 2 prefilled auto injectors + 1 trainer (NDC 0024-5831-02) and (b) 1 prefilled auto injector + 1 trainer (NDC 0024-5831-00), Rx Only, Manufactured for Sanofi-Aventis US, LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 A Sanofi Company

Hazard / Reason

Defective Delivery System; potential to have inaccurate dosage delivery

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

Auvi-Q (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg (a) 2 prefilled auto injectors + 1 trainer (NDC 0024-5831-02) and (b) 1 prefilled auto injector + 1 trainer (NDC 0024-5831-00), Rx Only, Manu

Drugs

Company Information

Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC

Bridgewater, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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