FDA Drug recall D-073-2013
Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx Only NDC 55566-1501-0 Manufactured for : Fer…
- FDA Drug
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2012-12-12
On 2012-12-12 the FDA classified a Class III recall of Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx Only NDC 55566-1501-0 Manufactured for : Fer… by Ferring Pharmaceuticals, citing labeling; incorrect or missing insert; Warnings portion of the Package Insert is missing the warning statement: Anaphylaxis has been reported with urinary-derived hCG products.
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| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-073-2013 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-08-23 |
| Published | 2012-12-12 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC |
| Company | Ferring Pharmaceuticals |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Novarel¿ (Chorionic Gonadotropin for injection, USP), 10,000 USP FOR INTRAMUSCULAR USE ONLY Rx Only NDC 55566-1501-0 Manufactured for : Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 Manufactured by: DRAXIS Specialty Pharmaceuticals Inc., Quebec, Canada. NDC # 55566-1501-0 is assigned to the vial of NOVAREL and is displayed on the vial label. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is assigned to the unit of sale, which is a carton containing 1 vial of NOVAREL and 1 vial of diluent along with the insert. NDC # 55566-1501-1 is displayed on the unit of sale and is the item subject to recall.
Reason
Labeling; incorrect or missing insert; Warnings portion of the Package Insert is missing the warning statement: Anaphylaxis has been reported with urinary-derived hCG products.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot Number Expiration Date 1C264A 09/12 1H047A 12/12 1H047B 12/12 1H052A 12/12 1H052B 04/13 1H052C 04/13 1M417A…Lot Number Expiration Date 1C264A 09/12 1H047A 12/12 1H047B 12/12 1H052A 12/12 1H052B 04/13 1H052C 04/13 1M417A 04/13 1M417B 09/13 2A012A 09/13 2A012B 11/13 2C278A 09/13 2C278B 09/13 2C278C 11/13 2C278D 11/13 2C278E 11/13 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-073-2013%22
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