Key Takeaway

Soliris (eculizumab) Concentrated Solution for Intravenous Infusion Only, 300 mg/30 mL (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cheshire, CT 06410, by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was recalled on November 4, 2013. The hazard: Presence of Particulate Matter: Failed the appearance test for the presence of visible particles.

FDA Drug Class I Terminated

Soliris (eculizumab) Concentrated Solution for Intravenous Infusion Only, 300 mg/30 mL (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cheshire, CT 06410,

Recalled: November 4, 2013 ~21,661 vials units affected D-1049-2014

Description

Soliris (eculizumab) Concentrated Solution for Intravenous Infusion Only, 300 mg/30 mL (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cheshire, CT 06410, NDC 25682-001-01, UPC 3 25682-001-01 6.

Hazard / Reason

Presence of Particulate Matter: Failed the appearance test for the presence of visible particles.

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

Soliris (eculizumab) Concentrated Solution for Intravenous Infusion Only, 300 mg/30 mL (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cheshire, CT 06410,

Drugs

Company Information

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Cheshire, CT, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and Grenada.

Related Recalls

FDA Drug Class I

Soliris (eculizumab), 300 mg/30 mL (10 mg/mL), 30 mL Single-Use Vial, Rx only, Manufactured by: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cheshire, CT 06410, NDC 25682-001-01, UPC 3 25682-001-01 6.

June 2, 2014

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