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Vivitrol (naltrexone for extended-release injectable suspension) 380 mg/vial. Each Carton Contains: 1) One vial of 380 mg of Vivitrol, 2) One vial containing 4 mL of diluent, 3) One 5-mL prepackaged syringe, 4) One 20-gauge 1-inch needle, 5) Two 20-gauge 1.5-inch safety needles, 6) Two 20-gauge 2-inch safety needles. Rx Only. Manufactured and marketed by: Alkermes, Inc. Kit NDC: 65757-300-01

Drug Recall

Official source record

Recall number
D-1846-2019
Event ID
83511
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recalling company
Alkermes Inc
Reason for recall
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. Drug product kit recalled due to 1 inch needles being placed in the 1 1/2 inch needle cardboard sleeve labelled as administration needles. The product vial is not impacted.
Report date
September 4, 2019
Recall initiation date
August 8, 2019
Termination date
November 6, 2020
Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the USA

Drug product identifiers

Manufacturer
Alkermes, Inc.
Brand name
VIVITROL
Generic name
NALTREXONE
Product NDCs
65757-300; 65757-301
Package NDCs
65757-300-01; 65757-301-01; 65757-302-02; 65757-303-02; 65757-304-03; 65757-305-03

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