PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Edex (alprostadil for injection) 10mcg, packaged in a 2 pack carton, Rx only, Manufactured in Germany for: Actient Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045; NDC 52244-010-02.

Reported: March 15, 2017 Initiated: February 22, 2017 #D-0512-2017

Product Description

Edex (alprostadil for injection) 10mcg, packaged in a 2 pack carton, Rx only, Manufactured in Germany for: Actient Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045; NDC 52244-010-02.

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Defective container resulting in the lack of sterility assurance. ok thanks

Details

Units Affected
5,086 cartridges
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
Location
Malvern, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Edex (alprostadil for injection) 10mcg, packaged in a 2 pack carton, Rx only, Manufactured in Germany for: Actient Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045; NDC 52244-010-02.. Recalled by Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Units affected: 5,086 cartridges.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Defective container resulting in the lack of sterility assurance. ok thanks
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 15, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0512-2017.