FDAClass IIAugust 22, 2012

Methylprednisolone Acetate 100mg/ml Injectable recall: Sterility Concern

METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE 100MG/ML INJECTABLE 50 ML; METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE 80MG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML 30 ML 6 ML 60 ML (5 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Why was Methylprednisolone Acetate 100mg/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. 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: 0398900 0399056 0404399 0391716 0391716 0391716

Product
METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE 100MG/ML INJECTABLE 50 ML; METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE 80MG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML 30 ML 6 ML 60 ML (5 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Recalling firm
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Quantity
8 units
Distribution
Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, West Indies
Recall date
August 22, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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