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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution, Treprostinil 1.74 mg/2.9 mL, Four 2.9 mL Ampules, For Oral Inhalation Use Only, Manufactured for United Therapeutics Corporation, Triangle Park, NC 27709

Reported: July 16, 2014 Initiated: March 28, 2014 #D-1423-2014

Product Description

Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution, Treprostinil 1.74 mg/2.9 mL, Four 2.9 mL Ampules, For Oral Inhalation Use Only, Manufactured for United Therapeutics Corporation, Triangle Park, NC 27709

Reason for Recall

Defective Delivery System: United Therapeutics is voluntarily recalling a small number of Tyvaso Inhalation Systems with Optineb ON-100/7 and TD-100/A medical devices. These devices may have been programmed with a different software version than intended for the device. If the device has the incorrect software, it may not operate as indicated in the Instructions for Use.

Details

Recalling Firm
United Therapeutics Corp.
Units Affected
188 Units
Distribution
Fl, TX.
Location
Research Triangle Park, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution, Treprostinil 1.74 mg/2.9 mL, Four 2.9 mL Ampules, For Oral Inhalation Use Only, Manufactured for United Therapeutics Corporation, Triangle Park, NC 27709. Recalled by United Therapeutics Corp.. Units affected: 188 Units.
Why was this product recalled?
Defective Delivery System: United Therapeutics is voluntarily recalling a small number of Tyvaso Inhalation Systems with Optineb ON-100/7 and TD-100/A medical devices. These devices may have been programmed with a different software version than intended for the device. If the device has the incorrect software, it may not operate as indicated in the Instructions for Use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 16, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1423-2014.