Procrit Epoetin Alfa 40,000 units/mL single use vial For Intravenouse or Subcutaneous Use Only, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799, Manufactured for: Janssen Products, LP Horsham, PA 19044, NDC 59676-340-01

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: G290491A, G290491B, Exp. 06/18
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Amgen, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Presence of particulate matter: Visible glass flakes identified as lamellae in some drug product vials.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Procrit Epoetin Alfa 40,000 units/mL single use vial For Intravenouse or Subcutaneous Use Only, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799, Manufactured for: Janssen Products, LP Horsham, PA 19044, NDC 59676-340-01

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: G290491A, G290491B, Exp. 06/18

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1086-2017

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