FDA recall record

Vivitrol recall — FDA D-1846-2019

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. Drug product kit recalled due to 1 inch needles being placed in the 1 1/2 inch needle cardboard sleeve labelled as…

Class IIclassification
D-1846-2019official record ID
Sep 4, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1846-2019
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmAlkermes Inc.
Report dateSep 4, 2019
Recall initiation dateAug 8, 2019
Quantity6,514 kits
LocationWilmington, OH, United States

Official product description

Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) 380 mg/vial. Each Carton Contains: 1) One vial of 380 mg of Vivitrol, 2) One vial containing 4 mL of diluent, 3) One 5-mL prepackaged syringe, 4) One 20-gauge 1-inch needle, 5) Two 20-gauge 1.5-inch safety needles, 6) Two 20-gauge 2-inch safety needles. Rx Only. Manufactured and marketed by: Alkermes, Inc. Kit NDC: 65757-300-01

Why the product was recalled

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. Drug product kit recalled due to 1 inch needles being placed in the 1 1/2 inch needle cardboard sleeve labelled as administration needles. The product vial is not impacted.

Distribution information

Distributed Nationwide in the USA

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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