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AMAG slides on Rienso recall in Switzerland

May 23, 2013 12:39 AM UTC

AMAG Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:AMAG) fell $2.68 (11%) to $22.40 on Wednesday after disclosing in an SEC filing that partner Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Tokyo:4502) is recalling a batch of anemia drug Rienso ferumoxytol from the Swiss market. According to AMAG, the decision was based on four reports of hypersensitivity reactions, including one fatality. AMAG said the companies are investigating the recalled batch of the IV iron replacement therapy, which the company said only affects the Swiss market, and the reported adverse events. ...