Vitamin K Injectable (Franck's Lab) – Sterility Risk (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
VITAMIN K (PHYTONADIONE) 10MG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML 2 ML 4 ML; VITAMIN K (PHYTONADIONE) 5MG/ML INJECTABLE 2 ML; VITAMIN A AQUEOUS EMULSION 50,000 U/ML INJECTABLE 20 ML 40 ML; VITAMIN B COMPLEX (B1,B2,B3,B5,B6) 100/5/100/100/100MG/ML INJECTABLE 120 ML 150 ML 180 ML 90 ML VITAMIN B COMPLEX (B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B12) INJECTABLE 10 ML 20 ML 40 ML VITAMIN B COMPLEX (B1,B2,B3,B5,B6/ASCORBIC ACID/B12) 12.5/2/12.5/5/5/1MG/1MG/ML 60 ML VITAMIN B COMPLEX -PF (B1,B
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: 0396112 0396112 0390633 0399923 0392295 0397930 0405691 0357875 0371933 0370806 0371933 0357875 0371933 0373258 0373258 0373258 0391775 0397909 0391540 0371152 0401946 0409588 0391886 0391886 0391886 0391886 0391867 0400517
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab is recalling VITAMIN K (PHYTONADIONE) 10MG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML 2 ML 4 ML; VITAMIN K (PHYTONADIONE) 5MG/ML I 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