Ortho Biotech recalls cracked vials of Procrit

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--Ortho Biotech said it is voluntarily recalling one lot of its anemia drug Procrit after discovering cracks in the necks of a small number of vials during an inspection.

The recalled lot number is P114942A, which is the only lot of Procrit affected by the recall. Ortho Biotech said approximately 44,292 vials of the recalled lot were distributed between April 15 and July 17.

“Vials exhibiting even slight cracks may not maintain their sterile condition and should not be used for subcutaneous or intravenous injection,” Ortho Biotech said in a news release.

Ortho Biotech said it is notifying authorized distributors, prescribing physicians and patients of this recall. The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

“The amount of Procrit being withdrawn represents a very small proportion of the total product within the distribution channel; therefore the company does not anticipate a disruption in product availability for patients,” Ortho Biotech added in the news release.

Call (800) 668.4391 to return any recalled Procrit vials.