FDAClass IIIDecember 25, 2013

Folic Acid Injection recall: Impurity Out of Spec

FOLIC ACID INJECTION, USP; 5 mg/mL ; For IM, IV or SC Use; 10 mL; Multiple Dose Vial; Rx only; APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC; Schaumburg, IL 60173 NDC…

Why was Folic Acid Injection recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation specifications: out-of-specification results 14 & 15 month time point

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?

Lot 6104649, Exp. 02/14; 6104789, Exp. 03/14; 6105069, Exp. 04/14

Product
FOLIC ACID INJECTION, USP; 5 mg/mL ; For IM, IV or SC Use; 10 mL; Multiple Dose Vial; Rx only; APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC; Schaumburg, IL 60173 NDC…
Recalling firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Quantity
215,340 vials
Distribution
Nationwide, Puerto Rico, Canada, New Zealand
Recall date
December 25, 2013
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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