Browse Drug Recalls
2 FDA drug safety recalls.
FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database
Browse 2 FDA drug recall enforcement actions. Each entry includes the product description, reason for recall, classification (Class I through III based on severity), recalling firm, and distribution details. Use the filters below to search by year, classification, state, or keyword.
Drug Safety Recalls
Browse 2 FDA drug recalls.
| Date | Product | Reason | Class | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 operations for Cathflo ... | Class II | Genentech, Inc. |
| Mar 13, 2017 | Cotellic (cobimetinib) Tablets, 20 mg, 63 count bottle, Rx Only, Made in Swit... | Superpotent Drug: An oversized tablet was found in a bottle. | Class II | Genentech Inc. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When a drug safety issue is identified — through FDA inspections, laboratory testing, adverse event reports, or manufacturer quality checks — the responsible company issues a recall to remove the affected products from the market. Pharmacies pull the product from shelves, and consumers are advised to contact their healthcare provider for alternatives.
The leading causes include cGMP deviations, impurity contamination (including nitrosamines like NDMA), failed dissolution or stability testing, sterility issues, potency problems, labeling errors, and foreign particle contamination.
Use the search and filter tools on this page to look up specific medications, active ingredients, or manufacturers. Each recall entry includes the product description, lot numbers, and distribution details.