Lilly recalls Zyprexa 10mg injection vials due to cGMP deviations affecting drug appearance, size, and color. Affected vials may have safety concerns.
cGMP deviations: Atypical appearance, decrease in size and change in color of the lyophilized cake of drug product.
Lilly is recalling Zyp: 10mg injection vials because the drug product showed unusual changes in appearance, size, and color during manufacturing. This could potentially affect the safety and effectiveness of the medication.
The drug product showed atypical changes in appearance, size, and color during manufacturing. These deviations may indicate issues with the medication's quality or safety, though the exact risk level is not specified in the recall.
People prescribed Zyprexa injections by a doctor who received the specific vial lot number 197 from Lilly USA. Those with a prescription for this medication are most at risk.
Check for the vial label with 'Zyprexa Intramuscular, Olanzapine for Injection, 10 MG per Single Use Vial, Rx only'. The specific lot number 197 is affected.
Look for the lot number 197 on the vial label to confirm if it's affected.
The recall states there were cGMP deviations in the drug product, but it does not specify if the product is unsafe to use. The manufacturer recommends checking the lot number.
The recall does not provide specific action steps beyond checking the lot number. If you have the affected lot number, contact Lilly USA for further instructions.
The recall record does not mention any replacement or remedy options.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lilly to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0720-2021 — Lilly Lilly Hello, I own a Lilly that is covered by recall D-0720-2021 from Lilly. 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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