Genentech, Inc.

Complete recall history across all FDA and CPSC categories — 4 total recalls

Genentech, Inc. appears in recall records across 1 category. This page consolidates all FDA food, drug, and medical device enforcement actions, plus CPSC consumer product recalls associated with this company. Recall data is sourced from openFDA and CPSC public databases.

Drug Recalls (4)

FDA drug safety enforcement actions by Genentech, Inc.

Date Product Reason Class
May 20, 2024 Cathflo activase (ALTEPLASE), 2mg vials, Rx only, Genentech Inc., South San F... Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Deformed stoppers observed during filling ope... Class II
Feb 5, 2018 Klonopin (clonazepam) 0.5 mg Tablets,100-count bottle, Rx only. Made in Canad... Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Schedule IV controlled substance indicato... Class III
Sep 5, 2017 Activase (alteplase), 100 mg (58 million IU), Lyophilized vial, packaged with... Non-Sterility:presence of cracked or chipped glass at the neck of Sterile Wat... Class I
Sep 27, 2012 CellCept (mycophenolate mofetil) capsules, 250 mg, packaged in a) 12 x 120-co... Short Fill: some bottles contained less than 120-count per labeled claim. Class III

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