Key Takeaway

Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution, Treprostinil 1.74 mg/2.9 mL, Four 2.9 mL Ampules, For Oral Inhalation Use Only, Manufactured for United Therapeutics Corporation, Triangle Park, NC 27709 by United Therapeutics Corp. was recalled on March 28, 2014. The hazard: Defective Delivery System: United Therapeutics is voluntarily recalling a small number of Tyvaso Inhalation Systems with Optineb ON-100/7 and TD-100/A...

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution, Treprostinil 1.74 mg/2.9 mL, Four 2.9 mL Ampules, For Oral Inhalation Use Only, Manufactured for United Therapeutics Corporation, Triangle Park, NC 27709

Recalled: March 28, 2014 ~188 Units units affected D-1423-2014

Description

Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution, Treprostinil 1.74 mg/2.9 mL, Four 2.9 mL Ampules, For Oral Inhalation Use Only, Manufactured for United Therapeutics Corporation, Triangle Park, NC 27709

Hazard / Reason

Defective Delivery System: United Therapeutics is voluntarily recalling a small number of Tyvaso Inhalation Systems with Optineb ON-100/7 and TD-100/A medical devices. These devices may have been programmed with a different software version than intended for the device. If the device has the incorrect software, it may not operate as indicated in the Instructions for Use.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution, Treprostinil 1.74 mg/2.9 mL, Four 2.9 mL Ampules, For Oral Inhalation Use Only, Manufactured for United Therapeutics Corporation, Triangle Park, NC 27709

Drugs

Company Information

United Therapeutics Corp.

Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

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Distribution

Fl, TX.

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