BEUDAMED
    FDA Recall Terminated

    Forteo [teriparatide (rDNA origin) injection] black starter kits containing Triad alcohol pads. The starter kits look like insulated lunch boxes and contain alcohols pads, needles, instruction guides, and freezer gel packs. Note: the kits do not contain the drug, Forteo. Intended use: Travel starter kits to hold the drug Forteo and supplies needed to deliver the subcutaneous injection.

    Recall: Z-2191-2011 · Initiated March 17, 2011

    Recall

    Recall Number
    Z-2191-2011
    Event Number
    58219
    Firm
    Eli Lilly and Company
    FEI Number
    1819470
    Product Code
    KMJ
    Status
    Terminated
    Root Cause
    Material/Component Contamination
    Initiated
    March 17, 2011
    Posted
    May 12, 2011
    Terminated
    August 30, 2011
    Address
    1555 S. Harding/Lilly Corporate Center, Drop Code 2622, Indianapolis, IN, 46285-0001

    Description

    Forteo [teriparatide (rDNA origin) injection] black starter kits containing Triad alcohol pads. The starter kits look like insulated lunch boxes and contain alcohols pads, needles, instruction guides, and freezer gel packs. Note: the kits do not contain the drug, Forteo. Intended use: Travel starter kits to hold the drug Forteo and supplies needed to deliver the subcutaneous injection.

    Reason

    Eli Lilly and Company announced 3/17/2011 that patients should not use the alcohol prep pads made by the Triad Group that are contained in the black starter kits for Forteo [teriparatide (rDNA origin) injection] in the United States.The Tri-ad Group is recalling the alcohol prep pads due to potential contamination with the bacteria, Ba-cillus cereus, which could result in life threatening infecti

    Action

    The firm, Eli Lilly and Company, sent two letters entitled "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL TRIAD GROUP ALCOHOL PREP PADS INCLUDED IN FORTEO STARTER KITS ALL ALCOHOL PREP PAD LOTS" to its customers. The first letter was dated March 18, 2011 and second follow-up letter was dated March 28, 2011. The letters described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to examine their inventory of Forteo starter kits; if they have any Forteo starter kits with a black bag, remove and appropriately discard the Triad Group alcohol prep pads; discontinue providing the product with the starter kits; inform any patients that may have received Forteo starter kits containing the Triad Group alcohol prep pads to discontinue use; note: after removing the Triad Group alcohol prep pads, all other components of the Forteo starter kits are acceptable for use: travel bag, pen case, gel packs, needles and instructional materials, and complete and return the enclosed business reply card. "It is important to note that this recall does not affect or involve the Forteo delivery device." For questions pertaining to the recall, contact Triad Group at 262-538-2900. (Please refer to the Triad Group press release issued on January 5, 2011 on the FDA website.) If you have product specific medical questions related to Forteo please call 1-800-LILLYRX.

    Distribution

    Worldwide distribution: USA (nationwide) and countries of: Czech Republic, Germany, Slovak Republic, and Switzerland.

    Quantity

    approximately 47,000 kits