CBER-Regulated Products: Resolved Shortages
The table below provides a listing of resolved CBER-regulated product shortages. CBER works closely with the manufacturer to voluntarily obtain accurate information and is committed to ensuring that the information in the table below is current.
Tabular Listing of Resolved CBER-Regulated Product Shortages
Product | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Contact Information | Additional Information | Resolved Date |
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Typhoid Vaccine Live Oral Ty21a VIVOTIF® NDC Number: 69401-000-02 |
Emergent Travel Health, Inc. | 1-800-533-5899 Or email at: customercare@ebsi.com |
In January 2021, Emergent Travel Health, Inc. informed the FDA that they had decided to temporarily discontinue the manufacture and distribution of VIVOTIF® in the United States due to a significant reduction of international travel caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Emergent also informed the FDA that they remained committed to travel health and planned to resume the manufacture and distribution of VIVOTIF® in the United States once global travel resumed. |
Resolved: June 2022 |
Alpha-1-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) ZEMAIRA® NDC Number: 0053-7211-01 1000 mg of functionally active A1-PI |
CSL Behring LLC | 1‐800‐504‐5434 Or email at: MedInfoNA@cslbehring.com |
In October 2021, CSL Behring LLC reported that ZEMAIRA® was unavailable from the manufacturer. In November 2021, CSL Behring LLC reported that ZEMAIRA® was available but they had experienced manufacturing delays which could impact supply plans and could create supply disruptions such that customers could experience intermittent availability if manufacturing delays occurred. |
Resolved: February 2022 |
Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution NDC Number: 0942-9505-10 250 mL |
Fenwal, Inc., a subsidiary of Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC. |
1-800-3-FENWAL (1-800-333-6925 ) |
In May 2017, Fenwal, Inc., reported that Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution 250 mL was in short supply and was being allocated. This measure was necessary to responsibly manage the limited supply of Anticoagulant Sodium Citrate Solution until supply once again would meet demand. | Resolved: November 2021 |
Immune Globulin Infusion (Human) GAMMAGARD LIQUID® NDC Number: 0944-2700-02 10mL, 1.0 Grams Protein NDC Number: 0944-2700-03 25mL, 2.5 Grams Protein NDC Number: 0944-2700-04 50mL, 5.0 Grams Protein NDC Number: 0944-2700-05 100mL, 10.0 Grams Protein NDC Number: 0944-2700-06 200mL, 20.0 Grams Protein NDC Number: 0944-2700-07 300mL, 30.0 Grams Protein |
Baxalta US Inc., a subsidiary of Shire Pharmaceuticals, a Takeda Company | 1-866-888-0660 | In April 2019, Baxalta US Inc., reported that GAMMAGARD LIQUID® Immune Globulin Infusion (Human) was available, but that patient shipping schedules could be impacted as continued high demand exceeded production plans and available inventory. | Resolved: August 2021 |
Zoster Vaccine Recombinant, Adjuvanted SHINGRIX® NDC Number: 58160-819-12 1 dose NDC Number 58160-823-11 10 doses |
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals | 1-800-772-9292 | In May 2018 GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals reported that customers may experience shipping delays and back-orders for SHINGRIX® when demand exceeded production plans and available inventory, but that resupply was expected to be continuous and expedited in response to demand. In January 2020 GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals reported that supply of SHINGRIX® would steadily increase for the U.S. market, but due to continued high levels of demand volume and timing of shipments would be actively managed in order to ensure distribution on a consistent and predictable schedule across customer channels. |
Resolved: June 2021 |
Yellow Fever Vaccine YF-VAX® NDC Number: 49281-915-01 Vial, 1 Dose (5 per package) NDC Number: 49281-915-05 Vial, 5 Dose with 3mL vial of diluent |
Sanofi Pasteur Inc. | 1-800-VACCINE (1-800-822-2463) |
In April 2016 Sanofi Pasteur Inc. reported there was a limited supply of YF-VAX®. In July 2017 Sanofi Pasteur Inc. reported that YF-VAX® was unavailable to order. Sanofi Pasteur worked with FDA to make another yellow fever vaccine available in the U.S. during the time period that YF-VAX® was unavailable to order. |
Resolved: April 2021 |
Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant) RECOMBIVAX HB® Adult formulation (10 mcg/1mL), vials and syringes Suspension for intramuscular injection NDC Number: 0006-4995-00 1 Vial, Single-use in 1 Carton NDC Number: 0006-4995-41 10 Vials, Single-use in 1 Carton NDC Number: 0006-4094-02 10 Syringes, Single-use in 1 Carton NDC Number: 0006-4094-09 6 Syringes, Single-use in 1 Carton |
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co, Inc. | 1-800-NSC-MERCK (1-800-672-6372) |
In May 2017 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co, Inc. reported that Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant) RECOMBIVAX HB® Adult formulation was unavailable due to increased global demand for this product. In July 2020 Merck reported that Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant) RECOMBIVAX HB® Adult formulation would be available in some packaging configurations, but shipping delays may occur. |
Resolved: August 2020 |
Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant) RECOMBIVAX HB® Dialysis formulation (40 mcg/mL), vials NDC Number: 0006-4992-00 1 vial, Single-use in 1 Carton Suspension for intramuscular injection |
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co, Inc. | 1-800-NSC-MERCK (1-800-672-6372) |
In April 2018 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co, Inc. reported that Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant) RECOMBIVAX HB® Dialysis formulation was unavailable due to increased global demand for this product. | Resolved: July 2020 |
Rabies Immune Globulin (Human) Imogam® NDC Number: 49281-0190-20 2 mL vial NDC Number: 49281-0190-10 10 mL vial |
Sanofi Pasteur SA | 1-800-VACCINE (1-800-822-2463) |
In August 2019 Sanofi Pasteur SA reported a limited supply of Rabies Immune Globulin (Human) Imogam®. Supply of Imogam® was only being shipped directly to customers who had a patient with current suspected rabies exposure requiring immediate post-exposure prophylaxis. This measure was necessary to responsibly manage the limited supply of rabies immune globulin in the United States. |
Resolved: May 2020 |
Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant) RECOMBIVAX HB® Pediatric/Adolescent formulation (5 mcg/0.5mL), vials and syringes NDC Number: 0006-4981-00 10 Vials, Single-use in 1 Carton NDC Number: 0006-4093-02 10 Syringes, Single-use in 1 Carton NDC Number: 0006-4093-09 6 Syringes, Single-use in 1 Carton |
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co, Inc | 1-800-NSC-MERCK (1-800-672-6372) |
In August 2017 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co, Inc. reported that Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant) RECOMBIVAX HB® Pediatric/Adolescent formulation was unavailable. In May 2018 Merck reported that Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant) RECOMBIVAX HB® Pediatric/Adolescent formulation would be unavailable for order but a very limited supply would be allocated to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure utilization consistent with their clinical guidance. In February 2019 and September 2019 Merck reported that Hepatitis B Vaccine (Recombinant) RECOMBIVAX HB® Pediatric/Adolescent formulation would be available in limited supply, but that supply would be allocated to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure utilization consistent with their clinical guidance. |
Resolved: March 2020 |
Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human), 20% Solution Cuvitru® NDC Number: 0944-2850-01 5mL, 1.0 Grams Protein NDC Number: 0944-2850-03 10 mL, 2.0 Grams Protein NDC Number: 0944-2850-05 20 mL, 4.0 Grams Protein NDC Number: 0944-2850-07 40 mL, 8.0 Grams Protein |
Baxalta US, Inc. | 1-800-828-2088 | In December 2018 Baxalta US, Inc., a subsidiary of Shire plc. reported that Immune Globulin Subcutaneous (Human), 20% Solution Cuvitru® was available in limited quantity and patient shipping schedule would be impacted when demand exceeded production plans and available inventory. | Resolved: October 2019 |
Tuberculin, Purified Protein Derivative Aplisol® NDC Number: 42023-104-01 1mL (10 tests) – multiple dose vial NDC Number: 42023-104-05 5mL (50 tests) – multiple dose vial |
Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. | 1-800-828-9393 | In June 2019 Par Pharmaceutical Companies, Inc. reported that Tuberculin, Purified Protein Derivative Aplisol® was available but was expected to be in limited supply through 2019. More information may be found here: https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/han00420.asp |
Resolved: August 2019 |
C1-Esterase Inhibitor (Human) Cinryze® NDC Number: 42227-081-05 1 Vial, Single-use in 1 Carton NDC Number: 42227-081-01 5 mL in 1 Vial, Single-use |
ViroPharma Biologics, Inc., a subsidiary of Shire Pharmaceuticals | 1-866-888-0660 | In April 2017 Shire Pharmaceuticals reported C1-Esterase Inhibitor (Human) Cinryze® was available, but patient shipping schedule may be impacted if demand exceeded production plans and available inventory. In September 2017 Shire Pharmaceuticals reported C1-Esterase Inhibitor (Human) Cinryze® was unavailable. In November 2017 Shire Pharmaceuticals reported C1-Esterase Inhibitor (Human) Cinryze® was available, but patient shipping schedule may be impacted if demand exceeded production plans and available inventory. |
Resolved: July 2018 |
Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human) Gammaplex® NDC Number: 64208-8234 Gammaplex 5% Liquid NDC Number: 64208-8235 Gammaplex 10% Liquid |
Bio Products Laboratory | 1-844-4BPLUSA (1-844-427-5872) | In December 2017 Bio Products Laboratory (BPL), the manufacturer of Gammaplex®, reported a short-term supply disruption and immediate shortage of Gammaplex 5% Liquid and Gammaplex 10% Liquid. | Resolved: May 2018 |
Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids Adsorbed TENIVAC® NDC Number: 49281-215-10 .5 mL in 1 VIAL, Single Dose (10 per package) NDC Number: 49281-215-15 .5 mL in 1 SYRINGE (10 per package) |
Sanofi Pasteur Limited | 1-800-VACCINE (1-800-822-2463) |
In November 2016 Sanofi Pasteur Limited reported that TENIVAC® vaccine (Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids Adsorbed) was temporarily unavailable. | Resolved: August 2017 |
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