Epinephrine Injectable (Franck's Lab) – Sterility Concerns (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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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
EPINEPHRINE **(25X1ML AMPULS) 1:1000 1MG/ML INJECTABLE 25 ML; EPINEPHRINE HCL SOLUTION 1% OPHTHALMIC 10 ML, 20 ML; EPIINEPHRINE P.F. (SULFITE-FREE) 1:1,000 (1MG/ML) INJECTABLE 1 ML, 2 ML, 20 ML, 25 ML, 3 ML, 30 ML, 4 ML, 5 ML, 50 ML; EPINEPHRINE PF IN BSS, OPHTHALMIC (CONTAINS SULFITES) 1:1000 (1MG/ML) INJECTABLE 15 ML, 16 ML, 30 ML (15 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: 0397555 0397557 0382534 0400837 0407829 0390562 0390562 0395167 0397757 0396775 0394599 0390562 0396775 0390562 0390562 0396775 0389984 0387701 0389984
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab is recalling EPINEPHRINE **(25X1ML AMPULS) 1:1000 1MG/ML INJECTABLE 25 ML; EPINEPHRINE HCL SOLUTION 1% OPHTHALMI 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