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Teva Recalls Argatroban Injection Due to CGMP Deviations

Teva North America is recalling specific lots of Argatroban Injection in 0.9% Sodium Chloride due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice deviations.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1494-2016DrugTeva ›
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Recalling firmTeva North America425 Privet Rd · Horsham, PA 19044-1220
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What happened, in plain English

Teva North America is recalling approximately 1,299 bags of Argatroban Injection in 0.9% Sodium Chloride (250 mg/250 mL) because the product was manufactured with deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP). The recall affects specific lots distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico. The record does not specify a remedy or indicate that the product has been returned or discarded. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/42584-teva-recalls-argatroban-injection-due-to-cgmp-deviations.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/42584-teva-recalls-argatroban-injection-due-to-cgmp-deviations · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1494-2016

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“Teva Recalls Argatroban Injection Due to CGMP Deviations.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/42584-teva-recalls-argatroban-injection-due-to-cgmp-deviations. Based on FDA recall #D-1494-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1494-2016%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The recall is due to CGMP deviations during manufacturing. While the record does not explicitly state the specific nature of the deviation or the resulting risk to patients, CGMP issues can potentially affect product quality, sterility, or potency.

Who’s affected

Patients who have received or possess Argatroban Injection from the affected lots, particularly those in the United States and Puerto Rico. Healthcare providers handling these specific batches are also directly involved.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Argatroban Injection in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mg/250 mL (1 mg/mL), Rx Only. Look for NDC# 0703-0020-31 (Single Use Bag) or NDC # 0703-0020-32 (5 Single Use Bags in One Carton). Affected lots are 4720915, 6790315, 6800315, 6810315, and 6820315.

  • Brand
    Teva
  • Category
    Drug
FDA recall event · 4 products

All 4 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
D-1494-2016ARGATROBAN Injection in 0.9% Sodium Chloride 250 mg/250 mL (1 mg/mL) , Rx Only, Manufactured in Hungary for TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC# 0703-0020-31 (Single Use Bag), NDC # 0703-0020-32 (5 Single Use Bags in One Carton).; All lots within Expiry. Lot # 4720915, 6790315, 6800315, 6810315, 68203151,299 bags
D-1495-2016Linezolid Injection 600 mg/300 mL Rx Only, Manufactured in Hungary for TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC# 0703-9060-31- (Single Use Container), NDC# 0703-9060-33 (Box of 10 Singe Use Containers); All Lots Within Expiry92,480 containers
D-1496-2016Eptifibatide Injection 75 mg/100 mL (0.75 mg/mL) single use vial, For Intravenous Use Only, Rx Only, Manufactured in Hungary for TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC# 0703-1179-01.; All Lots Within Expiry Lot# 2710715, 2720715, 2730715, 3110715, 312071514,661 vials
D-1497-2016Ondansetron Injection USP 40 mg/20 mL (2 mg/mL), Rx Only, Manufactured in Hungary for TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454 NDC # 0703-7226-01 (20 mL- Multi-dose Vial), NDC # 0703-72263-03 (10 Multi-dose Vials per carton); All Lots Within Expiry Lot # 2930614, 2940614, 295061413,223 vials
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Identify Affected Lots

    Verify if your Argatroban Injection bags match the NDC numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall record.

  2. Consult Healthcare Provider

    Contact your doctor or pharmacist to determine if you have received any of the recalled product and what steps they recommend.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFLPuerto Rico: yesPR

FDA distribution: “Nationwide and Puerto Rico” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 8 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jun 17, 201612. FDA classified it Class II: Sep 7, 201623. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Sep 14, 201634. FDA terminated the recall: Feb 7, 2017420162017
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-1494-2016 (June 17, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1494-2016 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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