FDA recall record

Flexion Therapeutics Zilretta recall — FDA D-1376-2020

Temperature Abuse: Product was stored at room temperature longer than 6 weeks and was inadvertently distributed instead of discarded

Class IIIclassification
D-1376-2020official record ID
Jul 8, 2020report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1376-2020
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmFlexion Therapeutics, Inc.
Report dateJul 8, 2020
Recall initiation dateMay 19, 2020
Quantity792 kits
LocationBurlington, MA, United States

Official product description

Zilretta (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension), 32mg per vial, 5mL vials, Single-dose Kits, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Flexion Therapeutics, Inc. 10 Mall Road, Suite 301, Burlington, MA 01803, NDC 70801-003-01

Why the product was recalled

Temperature Abuse: Product was stored at room temperature longer than 6 weeks and was inadvertently distributed instead of discarded

Distribution information

Nationwide within the United States only lots distributed by Besse Medical are affected.

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

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

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