Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Procrit Epoetin Alfa 40 Recalled by Amgen, Inc. Due to Presence of particulate matter: Visible glass flakes identified...

Date: August 4, 2017
Company: Amgen, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Amgen, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Procrit Epoetin Alfa 40,000 units/mL single use vial For Intravenouse or Subcutaneous Use Only, Rx only, Manufactured by: Amgen Inc., Thousand Oaks, CA 91320-1799, Manufactured for: Janssen Products, LP Horsham, PA 19044, NDC 59676-340-01

Quantity: 175,632 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of particulate matter: Visible glass flakes identified as lamellae in some drug product vials.

Where Was This Sold?

United States including Puerto Rico

About Amgen, Inc.

Amgen, Inc. has 7 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report