Sodium Bicarbonate 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
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) INJECTABLE 100 MLS 250 ML; SODIUM BICARBONATE, MDV 8.4% INJECTABLE 100 ML 150 ML 200 ML; SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% (25X10ML) INJ. SDPF **** 0.9% INJECTABLE 25 VIAL 40 ML; SODIUM CHLORIDE (STERILE) 23.4% (20MEQ/5ML) SOLUTION 1000 ML 2500 ML; SODIUM CHLORIDE 0.9% BACTERIOSTATIC ** 0.9% INJECTABLE 30 MLS 750 ML; SODIUM CHL
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: 0395804 0395804 0404876 0405488 0404876 0403179 0403991 0407590 0407590 0394748 0394749 0403382 0405156 0401795 0401795 0400457 0400944 0392902 0406332 0398643 0405500 0397467
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab is recalling SODIUM BICARBONATE 4% INJECTABLE 10 ML 5 ML; SODIUM BICARBONATE 8.4% INJECTABLE 150 ML 50 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. 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