Cipla Lanreotide Class II Recall, Sterility Issue, 54,583 Syringes

Cipla USA, Inc.

Drug Recalls (Class II)

← All Drug Recalls (Class II) Class II D-0422-2026 · 20260415 · Ongoing · Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product

Lanreotide Injection, 120 mg*/0.5 mL, Box contains 1 Pre-filled syringe and 1 safety needle, Single dose only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Pharmathen International, S.A., Rodopi, Greece. Manufacture...

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Due to an FDA observation at the contract manufacturing site for deficiencies in their visual inspection procedure.

Affected Lot Numbers / Codes

Lot, expiry: 4401666IR1, Exp 8/31/2027; 4401703IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401703IR2, EXP 9/30/2027; 4401704IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401705IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401706IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401720IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401721IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401733IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401770IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401777IR1, Exp 9/30/2027; 4401788IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401804IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401805IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401824IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4401860IR1, Exp 10/31/2027; 4500019IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500035IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500036IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500078IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500079IR1, Exp 11/30/2027; 4500102IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500119IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500120IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500121IR1, Exp 12/31/2027; 4500268IR1, Exp 1/31/2028; 4500269IR1, Exp 1/31/2028; 4500272IR1, Exp 1/31/2028; 4500314IR2, EXP 1/31/2028; 4500314RIR, EXP 1/31/2028; 4500315IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500352IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500353IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500354IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500355IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500408IR1, Exp 2/28/2028; 4500409IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500410IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500480IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500481IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500545IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500546IR1, Exp 3/31/2028; 4500588IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500589IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500635IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500636IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500687IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500688IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500758IR1, Exp 4/30/2028; 4500759IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500788IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500789IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500819IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500846IR1, Exp 5/31/2028; 4500849IR1, Exp 6/30/2028; 4500850IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4500907IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501108IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501109IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501110IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501111IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501166IR1, Exp 7/31/2028; 4501386IR1, Exp 8/31/2028; 4501387IR1, Exp 8/31/2028;

Quantity

54,583 syringes

Firm Notification Method

Letter

Distribution

Nationwide in the USA

Initiated

20260313

FDA Classified

20260403

Product Registration

Brand: LANREOTIDE ACETATE

Manufacturer: Cipla USA Inc.

Application: NDA215395

NDC: 69097-870, 69097-880, 69097-890

Drug Label Context (from openFDA)

The following is from the manufacturer's FDA-approved drug label, not recall-specific. Provided for context.

Indications & Usage

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Lanreotide Injection is a somatostatin analog indicated for: the long-term treatment of acromegalic patients who have had an inadequate response to or cannot be treated with surgery and/or radiotherapy. ( 1.1 ) the treatment of adult patients with unresectable, well- or moderately- differentiated, locally advanced or metastatic gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) to improve progression-free survival. ( 1.2 ) the treatment of adults with carcinoid syndrome; when used, it reduces the frequency of short-acting somatostatin analog rescue therapy. ( 1....

Dosage & Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administration ( 2.1 ): For deep subcutaneous injection only. Intended for administration by a healthcare provider. Administer in the superior external quadrant of the buttock. Alternate injection sites. Recommended Dosage ( 2.1 ) Acromegaly : 90 mg every 4 weeks for 3 months. Adjust thereafter based on GH and/or IGF-1 levels. See full prescribing information for titration regimen. GEP-NETs : 120 mg every 4 weeks. Carcinoid Syndrome : 120 mg every 4 weeks. If patients are already being treated with Lanreotide Injection for GEP-NET, do not administer an additional...

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Lanreotide Injection is contraindicated in patients with history of a hypersensitivity to lanreotide. Allergic reactions (including angioedema and anaphylaxis) have been reported following administration of lanreotide [ see Adverse Reactions ( 6.3 )] . Hypersensitivity to lanreotide. ( 4 )

Adverse Reactions

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Cholelithiasis and Complications of Cholelithiasis [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] Cardiovascular Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] Thyroid Function Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] Steatorrhea and Malabsorption of Dietary Fats [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5....

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Cyclosporine : Lanreotide Injection may decrease the absorption of cyclosporine. Dosage adjustment of cyclosporine may be needed. ( 7.2 ) Bromocriptine : Lanreotide Injection may increase the absorption of bromocriptine. ( 7.3 ) Bradycardia-Inducing Drugs (e.g., beta-blockers) : Lanreotide Injection may decrease heart rate. Dosage adjustment of the coadministered drug may be necessary. ( 7.3 ) 7.1 Insulin and Oral Hypoglycemic Drugs Lanreotide, like somatostatin and other ...

How Supplied

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Lanreotide Injection is supplied in strengths of 60 mg/0.2 mL, 90 mg/0.3 mL, and 120 mg/0.5 mL lanreotide as a white to pale yellow, semi-solid formulation in a single-dose, sterile, prefilled, ready-to-use, polypropylene syringe and a safety needle device. The safety needle device is a sterile, single use needle system consisting of a needle (1.2 mm x 20 mm...

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