Severity
Low
FDA Drug recall · Reported October 15, 2014
Presence of Foreign Substance: Truvada was found to contain small red silicone rubber particulates.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. recalled Truvada (200 mg emtricitabine and 300 mg tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) tablets, 30 count… - a low-severity action.
Truvada (200 mg emtricitabine and 300 mg tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) tablets, 30 count… was recalled by Gilead Sciences, Inc. in October 15, 2014. Reason: Presence of Foreign Substance: Truvada was found to contain small red silicone rubber particulates.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0013-2015 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Gilead Sciences, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of Foreign Substance: Truvada was found to contain small red silicone rubber particulates..
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0013-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0013-2015) was formally reported on October 15, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 30, 2014. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Gilead Sciences, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Foster City, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 10,317 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of Foreign Substance: Truvada was found to contain small red silicone rubber particulates. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
10,317 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Truvada (200 mg emtricitabine and 300 mg tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) tablets, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for Gilead Sciences, Inc. Foster City, CA 94404, NDC 61958-0701-1
Presence of Foreign Substance: Truvada was found to contain small red silicone rubber particulates.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0013-2015 |
| Date reported | October 15, 2014 |
| Date initiated | September 30, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
| Firm location | Foster City, CA |
| Affected scope | 10,317 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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