PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, 1 mL pre-filled syringe, packaged in 30 single-use PRE-FILLED Syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (Swabs) per carton, Rx only, Marketed by: Teva Neuroscience, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64131; Distributed by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 68546-317-30, UPC 3 68546 31730 4.

Reported: November 27, 2013 Initiated: October 24, 2013 #D-001-2014

Product Description

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, 1 mL pre-filled syringe, packaged in 30 single-use PRE-FILLED Syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (Swabs) per carton, Rx only, Marketed by: Teva Neuroscience, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64131; Distributed by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 68546-317-30, UPC 3 68546 31730 4.

Reason for Recall

Presence of Particulate Matter: A foreign particle found in a pre-filled syringe was reported through a consumer complaint about a pre-filled syringe.

Details

Recalling Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Units Affected
6,803 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Horsham, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, 1 mL pre-filled syringe, packaged in 30 single-use PRE-FILLED Syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (Swabs) per carton, Rx only, Marketed by: Teva Neuroscience, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64131; Distributed by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 68546-317-30, UPC 3 68546 31730 4.. Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. Units affected: 6,803 cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Particulate Matter: A foreign particle found in a pre-filled syringe was reported through a consumer complaint about a pre-filled syringe.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on November 27, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-001-2014.