FDAClass IIAugust 22, 2012

Alprostadil 10mcg/ml Injectable recall: Sterility Concern

ALPROSTADIL 10MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML, 20 ML, 3 ML, 30 ML, 5 ML, 6 ML; ALPROSTADIL 15MCG/ML INJECTABLE 5 ML; ALPROSTADIL 20MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML, 10…

Why was Alprostadil 10mcg/ml Injectable recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

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Product
ALPROSTADIL 10MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML, 20 ML, 3 ML, 30 ML, 5 ML, 6 ML; ALPROSTADIL 15MCG/ML INJECTABLE 5 ML; ALPROSTADIL 20MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML, 10…
Recalling firm
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Quantity
529 units
Distribution
Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, and West Indies
Recall date
August 22, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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