Magnesium Chloride 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
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, PRESERVATIVE FREE 20% INJECTABLE 100 ML 1000 ML 500 ML 600 ML 750 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE 50% (500MG/ML) INJECTABLE 14 ML 20 ML 4 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE 1% (1GM/100ML) INJECTABLE 2400 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE 4% (2GM/50ML) INJECTABLE 1200 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE, P.F. 50% (500MG/ML) INJECTABLE 180 ML 240 ML 4 ML 6 ML (14 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: 0357871 0391634 0371936 0352518 0371936 0390747 0371936 0390747 0400018 0400326 0408192 0402171 0408101 0409503 0398622 0399780 0401796 0401796 0389109 0401003 0383611
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab is recalling MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, PRESERVATIVE FREE 20% INJECTABLE 100 ML 1000 ML 500 ML 600 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. FDA env. 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. 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