FDAClass IIAugust 22, 2012

Metoclopramide HCL 5mg/ml recall: Sterility Concern

METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL 5MG/ML (10MG/2ML) INJECTABLE 2 ML 20 ML 200 ML 394 ML 400 ML 498 ML 500 ML 6 ML 600 ML (9 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Why was Metoclopramide HCL 5mg/ml 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: 0398595 0400957 0407855 0405521 0398595 0403109 0398595 0398595 0398595 0398595

Product
METOCLOPRAMIDE HCL 5MG/ML (10MG/2ML) INJECTABLE 2 ML 20 ML 200 ML 394 ML 400 ML 498 ML 500 ML 6 ML 600 ML (9 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Recalling firm
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Quantity
13 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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