Washington, DCCentocor Ortho Biotec, the maker of the tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitor Simponi (golimumab ) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, has recalled a single lot of Simponi 50 mg single dose SmartJect autoinjectors because the device may fail to deliver the full 0.5 mL therapy. The recall was prompted by a manufacturing error.
The recall affects lot number 09D071.AC.
The recall reportedly does not affect Simponi 50 mg prefilled syringes.