Sodium Bicarbonate 4% Injectable recall: Sterility Concern
SODIUM BICARBONATE 4% INJECTABLE 10 ML 5 ML; SODIUM BICARBONATE 8.4% INJECTABLE 150 ML 50 ML 5000 ML; SODIUM BICARBONATE, 50ML SDV** 8.4% (1MEQ/ML)…
Why was Sodium Bicarbonate 4% 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: 0395804 0395804 0404876 0405488 0404876 0403179 0403991 0407590 0407590 0394748 0394749 0403382 0405156 0401795 0401795 0400457 0400944 0392902 0406332 0398643 0405500 0397467
- Product
- SODIUM BICARBONATE 4% INJECTABLE 10 ML 5 ML; SODIUM BICARBONATE 8.4% INJECTABLE 150 ML 50 ML 5000 ML; SODIUM BICARBONATE, 50ML SDV** 8.4% (1MEQ/ML)…
- Recalling firm
- Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
- Quantity
- 24 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)