The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0357-2021·Announced 2021-05-05

Genentech Recalls Evrysdi Oral Solution Due to Defective Bottle Adapters

Genentech is recalling 2,627 bottles of Evrysdi (risdiplam) for oral solution because some have incorrect press-in-bottle-adapters that do not fit co-packed syringes.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates a low risk of adverse health consequences. The issue is a packaging defect that prevents proper administration but does not involve contamination or direct physical harm.

Plain-English summary

Genentech, Inc. is recalling 2,627 bottles of Evrysdi (risdiplam) for oral solution, 60 mg/80mL (0.75mg/mL). The recall affects product with Lot numbers B1001B05 and B1001B08, which have an expiration date of February 2022. The product is distributed nationwide in the USA.

The recall was initiated due to complaints regarding defective press-in-bottle-adapters (PIBA). The incorrect adapters have a female fit instead of a male fit, which prevents them from being used in combination with the co-packed syringes required for administration.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact Genentech or their healthcare provider for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Evrysdi (risdiplam) for oral solution, 60 mg/80mL (0.75mg/mL), 80 mL total volume after constitution, Rx only, Distributed by: Genentech, Inc. NDC:50242-175-05
Manufacturer
Genentech Inc
Affected units
2,627

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 (3)

  • Lot #: B1001B05
  • B1001B08
  • Exp. Feb-2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.