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CPSC recall 21729

Evrysdi™ (risdiplam)

On 2021-03-18 the CPSC announced a recall of Evrysdi™ (risdiplam) by Genentech A Member, citing the bottles containing the prescription drug can leak due to a fit issue between the press-in bottle adapter and bottleneck. If the bottle is leaking, there is a risk of drug expo….

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number21729
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2021-03-18
Published2021-03-18
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyGenentech A Member
DistributionUS

Product

Evrysdi™ (risdiplam) | This recall involves bottles of the prescription drug Evrysdi, a prescription medicine used to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in adults and children 2 months of age and older. The recalled 100 mL amber bottles have "Evrysdi (risdiplam) for oral solution," the dosage and "NDC 20242-175-07" on the front of the bottle labels.

Reason

The bottles containing the prescription drug can leak due to a fit issue between the press-in bottle adapter and bottleneck. If the bottle is leaking, there is a risk of drug exposure by contact with skin or eyes. Prescription drugs must be in child resistant packaging that prevents children from gaining access to the contents as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Genentech-Recalls-Prescription-Drug-Evrysdi-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirements-Risk-of-Drug-Exposure-through-Eye-or-Skin-Absorption-Recall-Alert

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