Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported June 25, 2014
Chemical Contamination: TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] may contain silicone oil due to leakage of a leaking line during the freeze-drying process.
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc recalled TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] 5 mg (15 IU) 1-count bottle, Rx Only,… - a moderate-severity action.
TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] 5 mg (15 IU) 1-count bottle, Rx Only,… was recalled by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc in June 25, 2014. Reason: Chemical Contamination: TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] may contain silicone oil due to l…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1385-2014 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Chemical Contamination: TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] may contain silicone oil due to l….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1385-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-1385-2014) was formally reported on June 25, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on April 28, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Parsippany, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 129,060 cartons.
The documented reason for this recall is: Chemical Contamination: TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] may contain silicone oil due to leakage of a leaking line during the freeze-drying process. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: PA. 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 moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
129,060 cartons
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] 5 mg (15 IU) 1-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured in Israel, Distributed by: Gate Pharmaceuticals div. of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Sellersville,PA 18960. NDC 57844-713-46
Chemical Contamination: TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] may contain silicone oil due to leakage of a leaking line during the freeze-drying process.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1385-2014 |
| Date reported | June 25, 2014 |
| Date initiated | April 28, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc |
| Firm location | Parsippany, NJ |
| Affected scope | 129,060 cartons |
| Distribution | PA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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