The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0320-2021·Announced 2021-04-14

Sun Pharmaceutical Recalls Ganirelix Acetate Injection Due to Impurities

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is recalling 91,211 syringes of Ganirelix Acetate Injection because the product failed impurities and degradation specifications.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), as they may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc. is recalling 91,211 syringes of Ganirelix Acetate Injection, 250 mcg/0.5 mL, sterile prefilled syringe. The product is distributed by Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and is manufactured in India. The recall is limited to the state of New Jersey.

The recall was initiated because the product failed impurities and degradation specifications. The affected lots are JKU1212A, JKU1503A, JKU1504A, JKU1505A, and JKU1506A with an expiration date of 03/2021, and lots JKU3313A and JKU3314A with an expiration date of 08/2021.

Patients who have received this medication should contact their healthcare provider for guidance. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Ganirelix Acetate Injection, 250 mcg/0.5 mL, Sterile Prefilled Syringe, Rx only, Distributor: Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, Halol, Gujarat, India Made in India, NDC 55566-1000-1.
Affected units
91,211

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (8)

  • Lots JKU1212A
  • JKU1503A
  • JKU1504A
  • JKU1505A
  • JKU1506A
  • Exp 03/2021
  • JKU3313A & JKU3314A
  • Exp 08/2021.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: