FDAClass IIAugust 22, 2012

Procaine HCL recall: Sterility Concern

PROCAINE HCL, P.F. 1% INJECTABLE 1000 ML 180 ML; PROCAINE HCL, P.F. 2% INJECTABLE 300 ML 360 ML 450 ML; PROCAINE HCL, P.F. 8% INJECTABLE 20 ML 60 ML…

Why was Procaine HCL 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: 0396686 0404360 0390749 0401266 0401266 0390749 0387231 0404358

Product
PROCAINE HCL, P.F. 1% INJECTABLE 1000 ML 180 ML; PROCAINE HCL, P.F. 2% INJECTABLE 300 ML 360 ML 450 ML; PROCAINE HCL, P.F. 8% INJECTABLE 20 ML 60 ML…
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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