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Topotecan Injection 4 mg/4mL (1 mg/mL) Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Complaint received of a...

Date: June 18, 2021
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

Topotecan Injection 4 mg/4mL (1 mg/mL), Single-Dose vial, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. North Whales, PA 19454, Carton NDC# 0703-4714-01, Vial NDC# 0703-4714-71

Quantity: 10,425 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: Complaint received of a glass particle observed inside the vial. The vial was returned to Teva for further analysis where two other particulates were found and identified as one (1) grey silicone particle and one (1) translucent, colorless cotton fiber.

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