FDAClass IIAugust 22, 2012

Cyanocobalamin recall: Sterility Concern

CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT B12 ) 1,000MCG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML, 10 ML, 100 ML, 12 ML, 120 ML, 15 ML, 150 ML, 180 ML, 2 ML, 200 ML, 3 ML, 30 ML, 300 ML, 32 ML…

Why was Cyanocobalamin 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?

Rx #'s: 0387434 0387442 0373259 0379220 0379925 0381812 0382155 0389481 0391043 0391912 0392598 0393303 0397302 0368903 0385563 0377621 0389560 0376591 0387169 0375580 0388039 0381499 0387434 0387442 0368903 0398369 0385601 0381154 0382450 0395591 0399380 0400168 0401501 0375406 0388039 0370251 0379203 0380414 0373568 0373668 0379036 0376722 0380943 0381499 0384292 0388741 0395917 0373742 0387702 0389521 0373742 0401945 0409583 0404840 0407920 0407921 0407922 0407923 0407925 0407926 0407928 0407931 0407933 0407935 0403019 0406664

Product
CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT B12 ) 1,000MCG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML, 10 ML, 100 ML, 12 ML, 120 ML, 15 ML, 150 ML, 180 ML, 2 ML, 200 ML, 3 ML, 30 ML, 300 ML, 32 ML…
Recalling firm
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Quantity
86 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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