Browse Drug Recalls

5 FDA drug safety recalls.

FDA Drug Recall Enforcement Database

Browse 5 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 5 FDA drug recalls.

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Sep 12, 2019 Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 50 mcg, 2 pack medication cartri... Defective Delivery System: potential risk of rubber stopper particles clogging the needle and lea... Class I Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
Sep 12, 2019 Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 75 mcg, 2 pack medication cartri... Defective Delivery System: potential risk of rubber stopper particles clogging the needle and lea... Class I Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
Sep 12, 2019 Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 100 mcg, 2 pack medication cartr... Defective Delivery System: potential risk of rubber stopper particles clogging the needle and lea... Class I Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
Sep 12, 2019 Natpara (parathyroid hormone) for Injection, 25 mcg/dose, 2 pack cartridges, ... Defective Delivery System: potential risk of rubber stopper particles clogging the needle and lea... Class I Shire Human Genetic Therapies, Inc.
Mar 14, 2014 VPRIV¿ (velaglucerase alfa for injection) , Lyophilized Powder, 400 Units/via... Presence of Particulate Matter; Particulates identified as stainless steel and barium sulfate. Class I Shire Human Genetic Therapies, 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.