Trocar Kit Device (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
TROCAR KIT, STERILE DISPOSABLE** DEVICE 1 KIT 1 PELLET 2 KIT 3 KIT 4 KIT 5 KITS 6 KIT (7 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: T0372867 T0387431 T0388104 T0389467 T0389651 T0389841 T0391671 T0394240 T0395182 T0395583 T0396607 T0397069 T0397176 T0398192 T0399822 T0399900 T0400079 T0400081 T0400293 T0400444 T0400658 T0400794 T0400806 T0400871 T0401635 T0401644 T0401957 T0402166 T0402388 T0402390 T0402553 T0402656 T0402943 T0403559 T0405372 T0405460 T0406116 T0406555 T0406565 T0406984 T0407064 T0407383 T0407394 T0407440 T0407793 T0408122 T0408306 T0408399 T0408744 T0409050 T0409093 T0409107 T0409169 T0409178 T0396714 T0394672 T0395926 T0394672 T0394672 T0398564 T0394672
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab is recalling TROCAR KIT, STERILE DISPOSABLE** DEVICE 1 KIT 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