Summary
- Company Announcement Date:
- February 02, 2021
- FDA Publish Date:
- February 03, 2021
- Product Type:
- Drugs
- Reason for Announcement:
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Packaging error resulting in incorrect dosage listed
- Company Name:
- Apotex Corp
- Brand Name:
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Apotex Corp.
- Product Description:
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Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP
Company Announcement
Apotex Corp is voluntarily recalling two (2) batches of Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP to consumer level due to a packaging error resulting in some syringes barrels containing 150 mg/mL markings (corresponding to 120 mg/0.8mL strength) instead of 100 mg/mL markings (corresponding to 100 mg/mL strength) on the syringe barrel and vice versa. The packaging error was discovered during a customer complaint investigation. To date, Apotex has not received any reports of adverse events related to use of these two batches. The affected product is manufactured by Gland Pharma Limited, Hyderabad, India.
Health Hazard Assessment: Incorrect syringe barrel marking could lead to miscalculation and inaccurate dose administration to patients. In one recalled batch (batch CS008, strength 100 mg/mL), if a consumer used a 150 mg/mL concentration packaged in a barrel corresponding to a l00 mg/mL concentration, patients could receive 3.75 mg of Enoxaparin, instead of 3 mg of Enoxaparin. In another recalled batch (batch CT003, strength 120 mg/0.8mL), if a consumer used a 100 mg/mL concentration packaged in a barrel corresponding to a 150 mg/mL concentration, patients would receive 2 mg of Enoxaparin rather than 2.5 mg of Enoxaparin. Accidental overdosage following administration of enoxaparin sodium injection may lead to bleeding complications. Alternative, if the dose administered is less than prescribed, the patient may be subject to developing some blood clotting conditions.
Enoxaparin Sodium injection is indicated for the prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE), Treatment of Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis, prophylaxis of ischemic complications of unstable angina and non-Q-wave myocardial infarction, when concurrently administered with aspirin and Treatment of Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.
The affected Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP can be identified by NDC numbers stated on carton and label of the product.
| Product | Batch # | Strength | Syringe Barrel Measurement Markings | Pack Size | NDC NumberOn Carton | NDC Number On label | UPC Code on Carton | UPC Code on label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP | CS008 | 100 mg/mL | 100 mg/mL | 10 x 1mL Single Dose Syringes | 60505-0795-4 | 60505-0795-1 | 360505079544 | (01)10360505079510 |
| CT003 | 120 mg/0.8mL | 150 mg/ mL | 10 x 0.8 mL Single Dose Syringes | 60505-0796-4 | 60505-0796-0 | 360505079643 | (01)10360505079602 |
The two (2) affected batches of Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP were distributed by Apotex nationwide in the USA to Wholesalers and Warehousing Chains. Apotex Corp. is currently notifying its affected direct account Wholesalers and Warehousing Chains, via mail (FedEx Standard Overnight) by mailing a recall notification letter and is arranging for return of all recalled product.
Patients who have received either of the two (2) impacted batches of Enoxaparin Sodium Injection, USP or have questions regarding this recall should contact their pharmacy. Individuals should not interrupt their therapy, should immediately contact their health care provider for medical advice and should return the impacted product to Inmar Rx Solutions by contacting at the numbers provided in this press release.
Wholesalers, Distributors and Retailers should return the recalled product to the place of purchase. Anyone with an existing inventory of the product should quarantine the recalled batches immediately.
