Imitrex STATdose System, Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) Injection, 2 prefilled 0.5 mL syringe cartridges each containing 6 mg of sumatriptan for subcutaneous injection only, 1 imitrex STATdose Pen, 1 carrying case, Rx only, 6 mg, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Made in Singapore, NDC 0173-0479-00

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: November 6, 2013 GlaxoSmithKline Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot#: C636293, Exp: 06/15
  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:
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Reason for Recall:
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A small number of pre-filled syringes may contain needles which protrude through the needle shield.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Imitrex STATdose System, Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) Injection, 2 prefilled 0.5 mL syringe cartridges each containing 6 mg of sumatriptan for subcutaneous injection only, 1 imitrex STATdose Pen, 1 carrying case, Rx only, 6 mg, GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, Made in Singapore, NDC 0173-0479-00

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot#: C636293, Exp: 06/15

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-387-2014

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