Severity
Low
FDA Drug recall · Reported March 5, 2014
Presence of Foreign Substance: Red Silicone Rubber Particulates are Present in Drug.
Gilead Sciences, Inc. recalled Atripla (efavirenz 600 mg/ emtricitabine 200 mg/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) Ta… - a low-severity action.
Atripla (efavirenz 600 mg/ emtricitabine 200 mg/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) Ta… was recalled by Gilead Sciences, Inc. in March 5, 2014. Reason: Presence of Foreign Substance: Red Silicone Rubber Particulates are Present in Drug.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1090-2014 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Gilead Sciences, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of Foreign Substance: Red Silicone Rubber Particulates are Present in Drug..
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1090-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-1090-2014) was formally reported on March 5, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 19, 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 39,223 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of Foreign Substance: Red Silicone Rubber Particulates are Present in Drug. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide including 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.
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.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Low
Affected scope
39,223 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Atripla (efavirenz 600 mg/ emtricitabine 200 mg/ tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg) Tablets, 30 Tablet Bottles, Rx only. Manufactured for: Bristol-Myers Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC, Foster City, CA 94404. Made in Ireland. NDC 15584-0101-1. Manufactured for: Bristol-Myers-Squibb & Gilead Sciences, LLC, Foster City, CA 94404 Made in Ireland
Presence of Foreign Substance: Red Silicone Rubber Particulates are Present in Drug.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1090-2014 |
| Date reported | March 5, 2014 |
| Date initiated | February 19, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
| Firm location | Foster City, CA |
| Affected scope | 39,223 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide including Puerto Rico. |
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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