Genzyme Corporation recalls Clolar (clofarabine) 20 mg/20 mL (1 mg/mL) Injection, for intravenous use, Rx Only, Mfd. by: Teva Pharmachemie Swensweg
Genzyme recalls Clolar (clofarabine) 20 mg/20 mL injections due to incorrect or missing package inserts. Patients should contact their doctor for guidance.
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Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert.
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What happened, in plain English
Genzyme is recalling Clolar injections because the package insert might be missing or incorrect. This could affect safe use of the medication, so patients should check with their doctor. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41140-genzyme-clolar-injection-recall-missing-package-insert-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41140-genzyme-clolar-injection-recall-missing-package-insert-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0075-2018
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“Genzyme Clolar Injection Recall: Missing Package Insert Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41140-genzyme-clolar-injection-recall-missing-package-insert-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0075-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0075-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The package insert is critical for safe medication use. Without it, patients might not follow correct dosing or administration procedures, potentially leading to errors.
Who’s affected
Patients prescribed Clolar injections by a doctor. Those using the medication without a proper package insert may face risks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Clolar (clofarabine) 20 mg/20 mL injection' with lot numbers K5006Y01, K5006Y03, or K6001Y01. The expiration dates are 08/31/18 or 03/31/19.
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What to do — step by step
Check Package Insert
Ensure you have the correct package insert for your Clolar injection. If missing, contact your doctor.
Questions people ask
Is this recall dangerous?
The recall is for missing or incorrect package inserts, which could affect safe use. It is not an immediate safety risk but requires checking with a doctor.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Check for lot numbers K5006Y01, K5006Y03, or K6001Y01 with expiration dates 08/31/18 or 03/31/19.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Contact your doctor for guidance. They will help you determine if you need to stop using the product or take other steps.
Contact Genzyme
We’ve drafted a message you can send Genzyme to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0075-2018 — Genzyme Genzyme Hello, I own a Genzyme that is covered by recall D-0075-2018 from Genzyme. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0075-2018 (October 12, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0075-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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