Cyanocobalamin Injectable (Franck's Lab) – sterility concern (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT B12 ) 1,000MCG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML, 10 ML, 100 ML, 12 ML, 120 ML, 15 ML, 150 ML, 180 ML, 2 ML, 200 ML, 3 ML, 30 ML, 300 ML, 32 ML, 4 ML, 5 ML, 6 ML, 60 ML, 90 ML; CYANOCOBALAMIN **1000MCG/ML INJECTABLE 1000MCG/ML INJECTABLE 30 ML; CYANOCOBALAMIN*** (25X10ML VIAL) 1000MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML, 20 MLS, 40 ML; CYANOCOBALMIN ***(VIT B-12) 25X1ML 1000MCG/ML INJECTABLE 50 MLS (24 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Brand
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Rx #'s: 0387434 0387442 0373259 0379220 0379925 0381812 0382155 0389481 0391043 0391912 0392598 0393303 0397302 0368903 0385563 0377621 0389560 0376591 0387169 0375580 0388039 0381499 0387434 0387442 0368903 0398369 0385601 0381154 0382450 0395591 0399380 0400168 0401501 0375406 0388039 0370251 0379203 0380414 0373568 0373668 0379036 0376722 0380943 0381499 0384292 0388741 0395917 0373742 0387702 0389521 0373742 0401945 0409583 0404840 0407920 0407921 0407922 0407923 0407925 0407926 0407928 0407931 0407933 0407935 0403019 0406664
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab is recalling CYANOCOBALAMIN (VIT B12 ) 1,000MCG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML, 10 ML, 100 ML, 12 ML, 120 ML, 15 ML, 150 ML, due to 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 because . This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
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 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026