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Alteplase Injection (Cathflo Activase) Shortage

Last Updated: June 21, 2024
Status: Current

Products Affected - Description
    • Cathflo Activase intravenous lyophilized powder for injection, Genentech, 2 mg, vial, 1 count, NDC 50242-0041-64
Reason for the Shortage
    • On May 28, 2024, Genentech issued a voluntary recall of two batches (batches 3618873 and 3618858) of Cathflo Activase due to defective stoppers. Defective stoppers may not seal properly resulting in potential container closure integrity and sterility concerns. Additional information can be found at https://www.gene.com/download/pdf/Cathflo-Activase_DHCP_Important_Drug_Warning_2024-05-28.pdf.
Available Products
    • Cathflo Activase intravenous lyophilized powder for injection, Genentech, 2 mg, vial, 10 count, NDC 50242-0041-10

Estimated Resupply Dates

    • Genentech has Cathflo Activase 2 mg vials in single count packages on back order and the company estimates a release date of early- to mid-July 2024.

Updated

Created June 21, 2024 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2024, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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