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FDA Drug recall · Reported November 12, 2014

TORISEL Kit (temsirolimus) injection, 25 mg/mL, 1 vial of TORISEL 25 mg/mL and 1 vial of 2.2 mL DILUENT per carton, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19101; Diluent  MADE IN ITALY; NDC 0008-1179-01.

Crystallization: Impurities in a raw material used to manufacture the diluent can cause the formation of crystals in the diluent vials after cold storage. The TORISEL vials are no…

Recall #
D-0235-2015
Affected scope
16,000 kits
Initiated
October 10, 2014
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Pfizer Inc. recalled TORISEL Kit (temsirolimus) injection, 25 mg/mL, 1 vial of TORISEL 25 mg/mL and 1 vial of … - a low-severity action.

TORISEL Kit (temsirolimus) injection, 25 mg/mL, 1 vial of TORISEL 25 mg/mL and 1 vial of … was recalled by Pfizer Inc. in November 12, 2014. Reason: Crystallization: Impurities in a raw material used to manufacture the diluent can cause the formation of crys…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0235-2015 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Pfizer Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Crystallization: Impurities in a raw material used to manufacture the diluent can cause the formation of crys….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
November 12, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0235-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0235-2015) was formally reported on November 12, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 10, 2014. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Pfizer Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of New York, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 16,000 kits.

The documented reason for this recall is: Crystallization: Impurities in a raw material used to manufacture the diluent can cause the formation of crystals in the diluent vials after cold storage. The TORISEL vials are not affected by this issue. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide and Puerto Rico. 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

16,000 kits

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

TORISEL Kit (temsirolimus) injection, 25 mg/mL, 1 vial of TORISEL 25 mg/mL and 1 vial of 2.2 mL DILUENT per carton, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19101; Diluent  MADE IN ITALY; NDC 0008-1179-01.

Reason for recall

Crystallization: Impurities in a raw material used to manufacture the diluent can cause the formation of crystals in the diluent vials after cold storage. The TORISEL vials are not affected by this issue.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-0235-2015
Date reported November 12, 2014
Date initiated October 10, 2014
Recalling firm Pfizer Inc.
Firm location New York, NY
Affected scope 16,000 kits
Distribution Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
TORISEL Kit (temsirolimus) injection, 25 mg/mL, 1 vial of TORISEL 25 mg/mL and 1 vial of 2.2 mL DILUENT per carton, Rx only, Distributed by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals Inc., A subsidiary of Pfizer Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19101; Diluent  MADE IN ITALY; NDC 0008-1179-01.. Recalled by Pfizer Inc.. Units affected: 16,000 kits.
Why was this product recalled?
Crystallization: Impurities in a raw material used to manufacture the diluent can cause the formation of crystals in the diluent vials after cold storage. The TORISEL vials are not affected by this issue.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on November 12, 2014. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0235-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0235-2015) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported November 12, 2014. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.