Key Takeaway

Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx Only NDC 55566-1501-0 Manufactured for : Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 Manuf by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc was recalled on August 23, 2012. The hazard: Labeling; incorrect or missing insert; Warnings portion of the Package Insert is missing the warning statement: Anaphylaxis has been reported with uri...

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx Only NDC 55566-1501-0 Manufactured for : Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 Manuf

Recalled: August 23, 2012 ~146,867 Vials units affected D-073-2013

Description

Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx Only NDC 55566-1501-0 Manufactured for : Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 Manufactured by: DRAXIS Specialty Pharmaceuticals Inc., Quebec, Canada. NDC # 55566-1501-0 is assigned to the vial of NOVAREL and is displayed on the vial label. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is assigned to the unit of sale, which is a carton containing 1 vial of NOVAREL and 1 vial of diluent along with the insert. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is displayed on the unit of sale and is the item subject to recall.

Hazard / Reason

Labeling; incorrect or missing insert; Warnings portion of the Package Insert is missing the warning statement: Anaphylaxis has been reported with urinary-derived hCG products.

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

Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx Only NDC 55566-1501-0 Manufactured for : Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 Manuf

Drugs

Company Information

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

Parsippany, NJ, United States

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Distribution

nationwide

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