Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

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

TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] 5 mg (15 IU) 1-count bottle Recalled by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc Due to Chemical Contamination: TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection]...

Date: April 28, 2014
Company: Ferring Pharmaceuticals 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 Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc directly.

Affected Products

TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] 5 mg (15 IU) 1-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured in Israel, Distributed by: Gate Pharmaceuticals div. of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Sellersville,PA 18960. NDC 57844-713-46

Quantity: 129,060 cartons

Why Was This Recalled?

Chemical Contamination: TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] may contain silicone oil due to leakage of a leaking line during the freeze-drying process.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 1 state: PA

Affected (1 state)Not affected

About Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc has 12 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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