Methylcobalamin Injection (Apothecary) – Sterility Risk (2016)
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
Methylcobalamin 5000 mcg/mL Injection, packaged in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 mL vials, IM, Rx, The Apothecary Shoppe Compounding Pharmacy, Jenks, OK
Brand
The Apothecary Shoppe LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
071222016@24 BUD 01/08/2017, 05112016@8 BUD 11/07/2016
Products Sold
071222016@24 BUD 01/08/2017, 05112016@8 BUD 11/07/2016
The Apothecary Shoppe LLC is recalling Methylcobalamin 5000 mcg/mL Injection, packaged in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 mL vials, IM, Rx, The Apothecar due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility; medication was sterilized with a recalled filter. 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; medication was sterilized with a recalled filter
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
OK
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