Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets 210 mg, Rx Only, 200 tablets per bottle, Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., 245 First Street Suite 1400, Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC: 59922-631-01.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #s: AK6003C, Exp. 10/31/2020; AK6004B, Exp. 11/30/2020; CBMKF, CBMKH, Exp. 08/31/2020; CCKSM, Exp. 09/30/2020; CBWKN, Exp. 11/30/2020; CCSTZ, CCWZB, Exp. 05/31/2021; CCYSF, CCYSG, CCWZC, Exp. 06/30/2021; CDCTB, CDCSZ, Exp. 07/31/2021.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
cGMP deviations: Lots recalled were not manufactured in conformance with the FDA-approved manufacturing process for Auryxia.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Auryxia (ferric citrate) tablets 210 mg, Rx Only, 200 tablets per bottle, Manufactured for and distributed by: Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., 245 First Street Suite 1400, Cambridge, MA 02142, NDC: 59922-631-01.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #s: AK6003C, Exp. 10/31/2020; AK6004B, Exp. 11/30/2020; CBMKF, CBMKH, Exp. 08/31/2020; CCKSM, Exp. 09/30/2020; CBWKN, Exp. 11/30/2020; CCSTZ, CCWZB, Exp. 05/31/2021; CCYSF, CCYSG, CCWZC, Exp. 06/30/2021; CDCTB, CDCSZ, Exp. 07/31/2021.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1389-2020

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