Ucb Biosciences Inc.: Cimzia (certolizumab Pegol), 2x200mg/ml Prefilled Syringes (2 Single-dose)

UCB Biosciences is recalling Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) 200mg/mL prefilled syringes distributed nationwide because the company cannot confirm the products remain sterile. The recall affects multiple product formats, including individual packages and starter kits. People who received this medication should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist about their specific prescription.

Recalling firm
UCB Biosciences Inc.
Product
cimzia (certolizumab pegol), 2x200mg/mL PREFILLED SYRINGES (2 single-dose), Rx ONLY, Manufactured by: UCB Inc., Smyrna, GA 30080, a) NDC 50474-710-79, b) Professional sample, NDC 50474-710-80; c) 3 cartons, STARTER KIT, NDC 50474-710-81.
Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Classification
Class II
Category
drug recall
Country
United States
Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Recall date
2026-05-08
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, ...
Distribution
US Nationwide.

Official recall notice from U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/aef25225-e831-4407-b142-5be9c5f7a98c