FDA Drug recall · Reported February 17, 2021
Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 120 mg/ 0.8 mL Single Dose Syringes with Automatic Safety Device For Subcutaneous Injection 10 x 0.8 mL Single Dose Syringes Rx Only,Manufactured by: Gland Pharma Ltd. Hyderabad, India Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326 NDC 60505-0796-4 UPC 360505079543 (carton) NDC 60505-0796-0 UPC (01)10360505079602 (label)
Labeling; Label Mixup; syringe barrels may contain markings for 100 mg/mL (corresponding to 100 mg/mL strength) instead of 150 mg/mL (corresponding to 120 mg/0.8mL strength)
Apotex Corp. recalled Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 120 mg/ 0.8 mL Single Dose Syringes with Automatic Safet… - a critical-severity action.
Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 120 mg/ 0.8 mL Single Dose Syringes with Automatic Safet… was recalled by Apotex Corp. in February 17, 2021. Reason: Labeling; Label Mixup; syringe barrels may contain markings for 100 mg/mL (corresponding to 100 mg/mL strengt…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0262-2021 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Apotex Corp. issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall-Labeling; Label Mixup; syringe barrels may contain markings for 100 mg/mL (corresponding to 100 mg/mL strengt….
- Critical
- severity level
- Class I
- classification
- February 17, 2021
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0262-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 its category - 14,472 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.
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Product description
Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP 120 mg/ 0.8 mL Single Dose Syringes with Automatic Safety Device For Subcutaneous Injection 10 x 0.8 mL Single Dose Syringes Rx Only,Manufactured by: Gland Pharma Ltd. Hyderabad, India Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL 33326 NDC 60505-0796-4 UPC 360505079543 (carton) NDC 60505-0796-0 UPC (01)10360505079602 (label)
Reason for recall
Labeling; Label Mixup; syringe barrels may contain markings for 100 mg/mL (corresponding to 100 mg/mL strength) instead of 150 mg/mL (corresponding to 120 mg/0.8mL strength)
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | D-0262-2021 |
| Date reported | February 17, 2021 |
| Date initiated | February 2, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Apotex Corp. |
| Firm location | Weston, FL |
| Affected scope | 6832 cartons |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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- This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next
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