Key Takeaway

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 by Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. was recalled on September 12, 2019. The hazard: Defective Delivery System: potential risk of rubber stopper particles clogging the needle and leading to underdosing

FDA Drug Class I Terminated

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

Recalled: September 12, 2019 ~1,556 units affected D-0035-2020

Description

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

Hazard / Reason

Defective Delivery System: potential risk of rubber stopper particles clogging the needle and leading to underdosing

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

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

Drugs

Company Information

Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.

Lexington, MA, United States

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Distribution

Product was distributed throughout the United States.

Related Recalls

FDA Drug Class I

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

September 12, 2019
FDA Drug Class I

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-

September 12, 2019
FDA Drug Class I

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

September 12, 2019
FDA Drug Class I

VPRIV¿ (velaglucerase alfa for injection) , Lyophilized Powder, 400 Units/vial, Rx Only. Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc. 300 Shire Way, Lexington, MA 02421. NDC: 54092-701-04.

March 14, 2014

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