Reported Dec 12, 2012 · Terminated

Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx Only NDC 55566-1501-0…

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Low riskThis product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.

What you should do

Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.

Firm contact: Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc · 4 Gatehall Dr Fl 3rd · Parsippany, NJ · 07054-4518

Is this the product you have?

  • Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx
  • Only NDC 55566-1501-0 Manufactured forFerring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Parsippany
  • NJ 07054 Manufactured byDRAXIS Specialty Pharmaceuticals Inc., Quebec, Canada. NDC # 55566-1501-0 is assigned to the vial of NOVAREL and is displayed on the vial label. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is assigned to the unit of sale, which is a carton containing 1 vial of NOVAREL and 1 vial of diluent along with the insert. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is displayed on the unit of sale and is the item subject to recall
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot Number Expiration Date
    • 1C264A
    • 09/12
    • 1H047A
    • 12/12
    • 1H047B
    • 12/12
    • 1H052A
    • 12/12
    • 1H052B
    • 04/13
    • 1H052C
    • 04/13
    • 1M417A
    • 04/13
    • 1M417B
    • 09/13
    • 2A012A
    • 09/13
    • 2A012B
    • 11/13
    • 2C278A
    • 09/13
    • 2C278B
    • 09/13
    • 2C278C
    • 11/13
    • 2C278D
    • 11/13
    • 2C278E
    • 11/13
Amount recalled
146,867 Vials

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Labeling; incorrect or missing insert; Warnings portion of the Package Insert is missing the warning statement: Anaphylaxis has been reported with urinary-derived hCG products.

This product is unlikely to cause harm, but it breaks a safety or labelling rule.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA drug enforcement) notice

Notice updated May 30, 2014 · Data as of Sep 19, 7:13 PM UTC

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