Teva Pharmaceuticals recalls Topotecan Injection vials with glass particles that could cause serious injury during infusion. Affected lots expire April 2022.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Complaint received of a glass particle observed inside the vial. The vial was returned to Teva for further analysis where two other particulates were found and identified as one (1) grey silicone particle and one (1) translucent, colorless cotton fiber.
Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling Topotecan Injection vials that contain glass particles. These particles could cause serious injury if injected into a patient's bloodstream.
Glass particles in the vial can be injected into a patient's bloodstream during chemotherapy. This could cause serious injury, including tissue damage or blockages.
Patients receiving chemotherapy with Topotecan Injection are affected. Those using the recalled vials for cancer treatment are at risk of serious injury from glass particles.
Check for vials with NDC# 0703-4714-71. The recall includes lots with expiration date 04/2022, manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.
Look for NDC# 0703-4714-71 on the vial label.
Reach out to Teva Pharmaceuticals for assistance with the recall.
The recall is due to glass particles found in the vials that could cause serious injury during chemotherapy infusion.
Check for vials with NDC# 0703-4714-71 and expiration date 04/2022.
Contact Teva Pharmaceuticals for assistance with the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teva Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0661-2021 — Teva Pharmaceuticals Teva Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Teva Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0661-2021 from Teva Pharmaceuticals. 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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