Drug recall

Cathflo activase (ALTEPLASE), 2mg vials, Rx only, Genentech Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080, NDC…

FDA recall event 94653 · Class II · Genentech, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 94653
Recall numbers D-0509-2024
Recalling firm Genentech, Inc.
Product type Drugs
Products Cathflo activase (ALTEPLASE), 2mg vials, Rx only, Genentech Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080, NDC 50242-041-64
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Voluntary: Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Deformed stoppers observed during filling operations for Cathflo Activase.
Initiation date May 20, 2024
Report date Jun 5, 2024
Termination date Aug 11, 2025
City South San Francisco
State CA
Country United States
FEI number 2917293

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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