Cimzia Prefilled Syringes
UCB is recalling Cimzia prefilled syringes and starter kits due to a lack of assurance of sterility.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist to determine if your medication is affected and to arrange for a replacement. Do not use the affected product.
Why it was recalled
UCB Biosciences is recalling specific lots of Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) 200mg/mL prefilled syringes and starter kits due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The use of non-sterile injectable products can lead to serious infections.
Is mine affected?
Check the NDC or UPC and strength printed on the package. Yours is affected if it matches one below.
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.
- Recall #
- D-0546-2026
Where it was sold
Distributed nationwide.
Official source
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · last updated 2026-05-21 · primary source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration · severity reflects the agency's published classification