FDA recall record

Akcea Therapeutics Tegsedi (inotersen) Injection 284 mg/1.5 mL recall — FDA D-1166-2022

Superpotent: High Out of specification (OOS) test result for percent label claim (%LC).

Class Iclassification
D-1166-2022official record ID
Jul 6, 2022report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1166-2022
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAkcea Therapeutics, Inc.
Report dateJul 6, 2022
Recall initiation dateMay 23, 2022
Quantity450 cartons
LocationCarlsbad, CA, United States

Official product description

Tegsedi (inotersen) Injection 284 mg/1.5 mL, Rx Only, Sterile solution for Subcutaneous Use, 4 prefilled syringes, each containing 284 mg of inotersen, (equivalent to 300 mg inotersen sodium in 1.5 ml of solution), Distributed by Sobi, Inc. Inc Waltham MA 02451, NDC: 72126-007-01

Why the product was recalled

Superpotent: High Out of specification (OOS) test result for percent label claim (%LC).

Distribution information

KY, USA

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.

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