Mckesson recalls Firmagon 240mg injection kits due to temperature abuse risks. Products may be unsafe if stored improperly. Check your prescription kit for NDC 55566-840: 240mg starting dose, Rx only.
cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse
Mckesson is recalling Firmagon 240mg injection kits because they may have been exposed to unsafe temperatures during shipping. This could make the medication ineffective or harmful if not stored correctly.
The medication may have been stored at unsafe temperatures during shipping, which could cause it to become ineffective or potentially harmful. Temperature abuse means the product was exposed to conditions that could compromise its safety.
Prescription patients receiving Firmagon 240mg starting dose kits from Mckesson. Those who have the NDC 55566-8403-01 kit are most at risk.
Check your prescription kit for the NDC number 55566-8403-01. The product is Firmagon 240mg, starting dose, packaged in a kit, and requires a prescription.
Look for the NDC number 55566-8403-01 on the kit label to confirm it's affected.
The recall states the product may have been exposed to unsafe temperatures, so it's not guaranteed safe. Check the NDC number to confirm if it's affected.
The recalled product has the NDC number 55566-8403-01 and is Firmagon 240mg starting dose, packaged in a kit, requiring a prescription.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so you should check with your healthcare provider or Mckesson for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mckesson Medical-Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1016-2022 — Mckesson Medical-Surgical Mckesson Medical-Surgical Hello, I own a Mckesson Medical-Surgical that is covered by recall D-1016-2022 from Mckesson Medical-Surgical. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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