--- title: "Astellas: Tacrolimus and Tacrolimus Extended-Release capsules — FDA announcement Dec 24, 2024 | Is It on Recall" description: "Bottles may contain empty capsules." url: https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fdapress-709bad7a0dc5c11d-astellas-tacrolimus-and-tacrolimus-extended-release-capsules/ updated: 2026-10-01 site: "Is It on Recall" language: en --- [Recall archive](https://isitonrecall.com/archives/) / FDA company announcement # Astellas: Tacrolimus and Tacrolimus Extended-Release capsules — FDA announcement Dec 24, 2024 Published notice; closure not supplied A company announcement posted by FDA. The listing date can differ from the original announcement date. The absence of a termination marker does not prove the recall is currently ongoing. Source date Dec 24, 2024. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/). ## What the record says - **Product**: Tacrolimus and Tacrolimus Extended-Release capsules - **Reason**: Bottles may contain empty capsules. - **Classification**: Not supplied - **Recalling firm**: Astellas Pharma US, Inc. - **Quantity**: Not supplied - **Agency-reported status**: Company recall announcement - **Source record identifier**: 709bad7a0dc5c11d [Open the official record](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/astellas-pharma-us-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-one-lot-prografr-05mg-tacrolimus-and-one) ## Lot and product identifiers | Label field | Details supplied by the agency | | --- | --- | | Lot, code or applicability | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – NORTHBROOK, IL, Dec. 23, 2024 – Astellas Pharma US, Inc. (Head of US Commercial: Michael Petroutsas, "Astellas") is voluntarily recalling one lot of PROGRAF® 0.5mg (tacrolimus) and one lot of ASTAGRAF XL® 0.5mg (tacrolimus extended-release) capsules to the consumer level. These products are being recalled because bottles may contain empty capsules.; The affected lot numbers and expiration dates are:; Patients that have an affected lot should contact their physician or healthcare provider. Patients and physicians with questions should contact Astellas Medical Information at 1-800-727-7003 During office hours from 9 am to 5:30 pm EST, Monday through Friday.; PRODUCT DESCRIPTION \| NDC \| LOT NO. \| EXP. DATE; PROGRAF® (tacrolimus) 0.5 mg capsules 100 capsules per bottle \| 0469-0607-73 \| 0E3353D \| 03/2026; ASTAGRAF XL® (tacrolimus extended- release capsules) 0.5 mg capsules 30 capsules per bottle \| 0469-0647-73 \| 0R3092A \| 03/2026 | Match all identifying details in the current notice. A brand name alone is not enough. ## Product tables from the announcement These identifying details come from the company announcement posted by FDA. Check the current notice for revisions. **FDA company announcement, table 1** | PRODUCT DESCRIPTION | NDC | LOT NO. | EXP. DATE | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | PROGRAF® (tacrolimus) 0.5 mg capsules 100 capsules per bottle | 0469-0607-73 | 0E3353D | 03/2026 | | ASTAGRAF XL® (tacrolimus extended- release capsules) 0.5 mg capsules 30 capsules per bottle | 0469-0647-73 | 0R3092A | 03/2026 | Announcement retrieved Oct 1, 2026. [Official announcement](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/astellas-pharma-us-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-one-lot-prografr-05mg-tacrolimus-and-one). ## Distribution No other formulations or doses of the product are impacted, and sufficient supply of unaffected stock is available to replace the recalled lots. Product was distributed nationwide to wholesale and retail outlets. 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These dates are not interchangeable. ## What to do next Patients that have an affected lot should contact their physician or healthcare provider. Patients and physicians with questions should contact Astellas Medical Information at 1-800-727-7003 During office hours from 9 am to 5:30 pm EST, Monday through Friday. [Read the current instructions](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/astellas-pharma-us-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-one-lot-prografr-05mg-tacrolimus-and-one) ## Before changing a medicine Follow urgent instructions in the current official recall notice. Speak to your pharmacist or prescriber before stopping or changing a prescribed medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions or concerns about your medicine. [FDA medication recall guidance](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-recalls/understanding-drug-recalls-what-know-and-what-do) ## Related records [Medications records](https://isitonrecall.com/category/medications/) [Astellas Pharma US Inc. records](https://isitonrecall.com/brand/astellas-pharma-us-inc/)