Viatrexx-Arthros Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance
Viatrexx-Arthros is being recalled because it was manufactured in a manner that cannot guarantee sterility. The product is distributed to physicians nationwide.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for significant injury or property damage reports or high-risk conditions.
Plain-English summary
Viatrexx Bio Incorporated is recalling Viatrexx-Arthros, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vials, due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The recall involves products manufactured in a manner that cannot guarantee their sterility.
The affected product is identified by NDC 73069-035-41, Item VSPC0030, and Lot Number 19-S00021 with an expiration date of May 2020. The quantity involved is 6 vials. The product was distributed to physicians throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Viatrexx-Arthros, 10 mL Sterile multi-dose vial, Rx only, Viatrexx Bio Incorporated, Newark, DE, USA, 19713, Item: VSPC0030, NDC 73069-035-41.
- Manufacturer
- 8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx
- Category
- Drug — Injectable
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 6
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 (2)
- Lot Numbers: 19-S00021
- Exp. May: 2020
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 23 recalled by 8046255 Canada Inc. DBA Viatrexx under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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