Product: Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection), 20 mg/1 mL, packaged in 30 single use PRE-FILLED syringes and 33 Alcohol Preps (swabs) per box, Marketed by: TEVA Neuroscience, Inc., Kansas City, MO  64131; Distributed by: TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., North Wales, PA  19454, NDC 68546-317-30
Reason for recall: Presence of Foreign Substance: Product is being recalled due to receiving an elevated number of patient complaints related to a visible presence of medical grade silicone oil essential to the functionality of the syringe and plunger stopper system.
Recall initiated: 20121205
Status: Terminated
Classification: Class II
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated