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Sanofi-aventis Deutschland Gmbh

Germany See location details
Last FDA Action: Jan 16, 2025

This drug manufacturing facility is registered with the FDA by Sanofi. ProPublica was able to identify at least 54 generic drugs that have been manufactured at this facility.

Facility Inspection History

The FDA is responsible for inspecting drug manufacturing facilities for violations of good manufacturing practices, such as a lack of documented drug quality testing or contaminated equipment. Below is a timeline of FDA inspections and outcomes for this facility assembled by ProPublica.

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10 Known Inspections

The inspections we were able to locate using available FDA data do not include inspections in advance of the release of a new drug product.

8 Inspections Found Issues

When issues are observed, inspectors usually file an FDA 483 form with citations. In more serious cases, the FDA can issue warning letters or even ban the import of drugs from the facility.

  • Jan 16, 2025
    Jan 16, 2025

    An inspector documented issues at the facility.

    We were unable to connect this 483 form to an FDA inspection designation, but we do know that an inspector filed this form observing problem(s).
    View Inspector Notes
    Inspector’s notes summarizing deficiencies observed during an inspection.
    View Inspector Notes
    Inspector’s notes summarizing deficiencies observed during an inspection.
  • Mar 25, 2022
    Mar 25, 2022
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • May 14, 2019
    May 14, 2019
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Mar 3, 2017
    Mar 3, 2017
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    4 citations
    Equipment to control conditions
    Aseptic processing areas are deficient regarding systems for maintaining any equipment used to control the aseptic conditions.
    Establish reliability of supplier's C of A
    Establishment of the reliability of the component supplier's report of analyses is deficient in that the test results are not appropriately validated at appropriate intervals.
    Validation lacking for sterile drug products
    Procedures designed to prevent microbiological contamination of drug products purporting to be sterile do not include validation of the sterilization process.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Jun 26, 2015
    Jun 26, 2015
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Dec 5, 2013
    Dec 5, 2013
    Inspection

    The FDA determined this facility was in an acceptable state.

    This is the best possible outcome for an inspection. The FDA took no compliance action and ProPublica found no issues documented by inspectors.
  • Jul 2, 2013
    Jul 2, 2013
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Apr 30, 2012
    Apr 30, 2012
    Inspection

    The FDA determined this facility was in an acceptable state.

    This is the best possible outcome for an inspection. The FDA took no compliance action and ProPublica found no issues documented by inspectors.
  • Jul 14, 2011
    Jul 14, 2011
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Sep 16, 2010
    Sep 16, 2010
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA ruled the facility was in an “unacceptable state of compliance.”

    Inspectors found serious issues at the facility, and the agency ultimately recommended official compliance action. In cases like this, the FDA typically pauses the facility’s pending drug approvals. There may be additional communications, including about issues being resolved, that are not reflected in our database because they have not been made public.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.
  • Oct 31, 2008
    Oct 31, 2008
    Inspection With Issues

    The FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily.

    In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time.
    ProPublica was unable to locate a 483 form detailing issues found in this inspection.

Drugs Manufactured Here

Below is a list of generic prescription drugs that we’ve been able to connect to this facility. Brand name and over-the-counter drugs, as well as labels we were unable to trace, are not included here.

Admelog

CompanySanofi-aventis U.s
Dosage
Insulin Lispro
100U/mL
Injection, solution in a syringe (3mL)
NDC: 0024-5925-X

Admelog

CompanySanofi-aventis U.s
Dosage
Insulin Lispro
100U/mL
Injection, solution in a vial (3mL)
NDC: 0024-5926-05

Admelog

CompanyRemedyrepack
Dosage
Insulin Lispro
100U/mL
Injection, solution in a syringe (3mL)
NDC: 70518-4275-0

Admelog

CompanySanofi-aventis U.s
Dosage
Insulin Lispro
100U/mL
Injection, solution in a vial, multi-dose (10mL)
NDC: 0024-5924-10

Apidra

CompanySanofi-aventis U.s
Dosage
Insulin Glulisine
100IU/mL
Injection, solution in a vial, glass (10mL)
NDC: 0088-2500-X

Apidra Solostar

CompanySanofi-aventis U.s
Dosage
Insulin Glulisine
100IU/mL
Injection, solution in a syringe, plastic (3mL)
NDC: 0088-2502-X

Docetaxel

CompanySanofi-aventis U.s
Dosage
20mg/mL
Injection, solution, concentrate in a vial, glass (1mL)
NDC: 0955-1020-01

Docetaxel

CompanySanofi-aventis U.s
Dosage
160mg/8mL
Injection, solution, concentrate in a vial, glass (8mL)
NDC: 0955-1022-08

Dupixent

CompanySanofi-aventis U.s
Dosage
Dupilumab
300mg/2mL
Injection, solution in a syringe, glass (2mL)
NDC: 0024-5914-X

Dupixent

CompanySanofi-aventis U.s
Dosage
Dupilumab
200mg/1.14mL
Injection, solution in a syringe, glass (1.14mL)
NDC: 0024-5918-X

Dupixent

CompanySanofi-aventis U.s
Dosage
Dupilumab
300mg/2mL
Injection, solution in a syringe, glass (2mL)
NDC: 0024-5915-X

Dupixent

CompanySanofi-aventis U.s
Dosage
Dupilumab
200mg/1.14mL
Injection, solution in a syringe, glass (1.14mL)
NDC: 0024-5919-X

Frequently Asked Questions

What Do the Inspection Outcomes Mean?
These are the possible FDA compliance outcomes we highlight:
  • Import alert. This is rare and means drugs from this facility were banned from coming into the U.S. Specifically we are including alerts relating to FDA manufacturing standards for drug products. The agency sometimes exempts certain drugs from import bans, ostensibly to prevent drug shortages.
  • Warning letter. This is a disciplinary tool the FDA uses to lay out significant violations of federal requirements. The company has an opportunity to respond and/or provide its plans to correct the issues. The agency might later issue a “close-out letter” to say it has confirmed that issues raised in a previous warning letter were fixed. But that doesn’t always happen.
  • Unacceptable state of compliance. This means inspectors found serious issues at the facility and the agency ultimately recommended official compliance action. In cases like this, the FDA typically pauses the facility’s pending drug approvals. The agency classifies this as “official action indicated.”
  • Some issues found, but no further FDA action. This is very common. It means the FDA found issues but determined the facility can correct them voluntarily. In some cases, inspectors may have recommended a different (potentially more serious) classification, but the agency declined to pursue further enforcement at the time. The agency classifies this as “voluntary action indicated.”
  • Inspector documented issues. Inspectors can file notes summarizing deficiencies observed during an inspection using a 483 form. In some cases, we’re unable to connect a Form 483 to an FDA inspection designation, but we show that an inspector filed this form, perhaps as part of an inspection that was not included in the public inspection dashboard.
  • Acceptable state. This is common and the best possible outcome for an inspection. This means the FDA took no compliance action and ProPublica found no issues documented by inspectors. That doesn’t always mean no issues turned up. Sometimes, inspectors address concerns with management on site that they believe do not need to be documented on a 483. The agency classifies this as “no action indicated.”
There may be additional communications, including about issues being resolved, that are not reflected in our database because they have not been made public.

How Did ProPublica Connect This Information?
We have written an in-depth methodology, but in short, we connected several FDA databases:
  • The Structured Product Labeling database.
  • The National Drug Code Directory.
  • The Electronic Drug Registration and Listing System.
  • Data from the agency’s inspection dashboard.
  • A spreadsheet of facility addresses we sued the FDA for, which connected them to drug application numbers.
  • Form 483 documents we received from a Freedom of Information Act Request.
ProPublica described the app and the methodology used to build it to the FDA, which did not comment. The agency previously told ProPublica that it doesn’t reveal where drugs are made on inspection reports to protect what it deemed confidential commercial information.

How Do I Report Incorrect Information?
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