CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 13 May 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension recalled
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 30 mg, In, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Apr 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0519-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98810
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Parsippany, NJ
- Brand
- Octreotide Acetate
- Manufacturer
- Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 24 Apr 2026
- FDA classified
- 5 May 2026
- Reported
- 13 May 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Injectable & IV Drugs
Timeline
| 24 Apr 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 May 2026 | Classified by FDA | +11 days |
| 13 May 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 30 mg, In Single-Dose kits containing: 8-mL vial of 30 mg strength, a pre-filled syringe containing 2 mL of diluent, one vial adapter, and one sterile 1¿ 19-gauge safety injection needle, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 69300 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC Kit Carton: 0480-9262-08; Vial Label: 0480-9260-01; Tray Label: 0480-9262-08; Diluent Label: 0480-9263-21.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the USA
Questions about this recall
Is Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 30 mg, In recalled?
Yes. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA recalled Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 30 mg, In on 24 Apr 2026. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number D-0519-2026.
Why was it recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.
Which lots are affected?
Lot: 45011002, Exp. 03/31/2027
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the USA
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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