FDA recall record

Tyvaso Inhalation System Patient a) Starter Kit with TYVASO (treprostinil) Inhalation recall — FDA D-1188-2018

Defective Delivery System: Water ingress through the lower water cup sensor of the device.

Class IIIclassification
D-1188-2018official record ID
Sep 19, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1188-2018
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmUnited Therapeutics Corp.
Report dateSep 19, 2018
Recall initiation dateAug 14, 2018
Quantity2801 devices
LocationDurham, NC, United States

Official product description

Tyvaso Inhalation System Patient a) Starter Kit with TYVASO (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution. Treprostinil 1.74 mg/2.9 mL (0.6 mg/mL) (NDC 66302-206-01) b) TD-300/A Replacement Device Kit Material Number RTP3099 RX Only. Manufactured by United Therapeutics Corporation Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Why the product was recalled

Defective Delivery System: Water ingress through the lower water cup sensor of the device.

Distribution information

IL, PA

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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