The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0556-2024·Announced 2024-06-26

Drug Recall: Eptifibatide Injection Due to Failed Degradation Specifications

Eugia US LLC is recalling 15,500 vials of Eptifibatide injection nationwide due to failed impurities and degradation specifications. The defect involves a related substance identified as Eptifibatide dimer.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The defect is a manufacturing quality issue involving an impurity (degradation product), making this a precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Eugia US LLC is recalling 15,500 single-dose vials of Eptifibatide injection 20mg/10mL (2mg/mL) distributed nationwide. The recall affects Lot #3EF22003 with expiration date 6/30/2025.

The recall is being conducted because the affected lot failed impurities and degradation specifications during quality testing. Specifically, a related substance identified as Eptifibatide dimer was detected at levels that exceed acceptable limits.

Healthcare providers and facilities who may have received vials from this lot should verify the lot number and take appropriate action per FDA and manufacturer guidance. Patients who have received this medication should contact their healthcare provider if they have questions regarding this recall.

The recalled product

Product
EPTIFIBATIDE (EPTIFIBATIDE)
Brand
EPTIFIBATIDE
Manufacturer
Eugia US LLC
Hazard
  • impurity
  • degradation-product

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #: 3EF22003
  • Exp 6/30/2025

UPCs (2)

  • 0355150220991
  • 0355150219100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.