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QUADMIX 12MG/1MG/10MCG/150MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML; QUADMIX 15MG/0.5MG/5MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE ...

FDA Drug Recall #D-1610-2012 — Class II — May 21, 2012

Recall Summary

Recall Number D-1610-2012
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated May 21, 2012
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Location Ocala, FL
Product Type Drugs
Quantity 110 units

Product Description

QUADMIX 12MG/1MG/10MCG/150MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML; QUADMIX 15MG/0.5MG/5MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML; QUADMIX 30MG/0.5MG/5MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML; QUADMIX 30MG/1MG/10MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML 10 ML 2 ML 30 ML 5 ML; QUADMIX 30MG/1MG/20MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML 10 MLS 5 ML; QUADMIX 30MG/1MG/40MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML; QUADMIX 30MG/2MG/20MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML 2 ML 4 ML; QUADMIX 30MG/2MG/40MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML 15 ML; QUADMIX 30MG/2MG/60MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE 5 ML; QUADMIX 30MG/3MG/50MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML 2.5 ML; QUADMIX 30MG/4MG/60MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE 5 ML; QUADMIX 30MG/6MG/60MCG/100MCG/ML INJECTABLE 5 ML (22 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Reason for Recall

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.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, West Indies

Lot / Code Information

Rx #'s: 0398154 0361427 0394539 0398379 0398383 0398654 0401481 0354901 0358554 0362399 0364565 0365677 0374214 0378140 0387717 0387828 0388410 0388613 0389582 0389605 0389831 0389995 0391836 0392132 0392791 0395761 0395780 0398565 0399139 0399236 0402039 0402348 0402913 0404655 0404956 0407300 0407826 0407886 0409193 0409392 0381541 0381541 0374200 0388333 0389328 0389995 0400261 0400734 0401275 0408300 0369037 0399507 0393432 0400721 0376498 0398517 0405296 0382422 0383030 0387924 0388078 0389173 0389292 0389398 0392540 0396157 0396195 0396743 0401143 0408802 0362184 0403309 0362184 0358883 0388846 0392210 0399742 0397435 0378334 0380750 0370502 0404839 0355136 0375023 0406832

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Frequently Asked Questions

Injectable drugs and eye drops must be completely free of microbial contamination because they bypass the body's natural defenses. A contaminated injectable can introduce bacteria or fungi directly into the bloodstream, potentially causing sepsis, meningitis, or localized infections — all of which can be life-threatening. Contamination of sterile products almost always results in a Class I recall. If you received an injectable drug from a recalled lot, contact your healthcare provider immediately, even if you feel well, as some infections can have delayed onset.

Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications — even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.

Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications — use a drug take-back program.

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