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.

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection) Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: A foreign particle found...

Date: October 24, 2013
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
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 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA directly.

Affected Products

Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, 1 mL pre-filled syringe, packaged in 30 single-use PRE-FILLED Syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (Swabs) per carton, Rx only, Marketed by: Teva Neuroscience, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64131; Distributed by: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, NDC 68546-317-30, UPC 3 68546 31730 4.

Quantity: 6,803 cartons

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: A foreign particle found in a pre-filled syringe was reported through a consumer complaint about a pre-filled syringe.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA has 196 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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