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ESTRADIOL 25MG PELLETS 1 PELLET, 15 PEL, 15 PELLET, 2 PELLET, 2 TAB, 3 PELLET, 4 PELLET, 6 PELL, ...

FDA Drug Recall #D-1515-2012 — Class II — May 25, 2012

Recall Summary

Recall Number D-1515-2012
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated May 25, 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 72 units

Product Description

ESTRADIOL 25MG PELLETS 1 PELLET, 15 PEL, 15 PELLET, 2 PELLET, 2 TAB, 3 PELLET, 4 PELLET, 6 PELL, 6 PELLET; ESTRADIOL 50MG PELLETS 1 PELELT, 1 PELLET, 4 PELLET, 6 PELLET; ESTRADIOL CYPIONATE 5MG/ML INJECTABLE 5 ML; ESTRADIOL VALERATE IN COTTONSEED OIL 40 MG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML; ESTRADIOL VALERATE IN SESAME OIL 40 MG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML (16 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 because 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, and West Indies

Lot / Code Information

Rx #'s: 0389464 0398833 0399748 0402917 0402926 0405892 0404079 0404086 0392875 0398067 0403137 0403795 0404506 0408694 0404895 0387492 0389813 0390461 0391264 0391818 0391961 0392952 0393766 0395543 0396232 0396925 0397181 0397313 0397959 0399219 0400227 0400749 0400845 0401497 0401998 0402465 0402997 0403162 0405298 0405330 0405341 0406903 0407419 0408021 0409309 0409791 0402406 0402414 0389982 0389976 0407175 0386101 0391782 0394584 0399576 0403154 0403358 0404795 0406532 0409701 0410127 0400234 0389894 0369509 0407537 0387936 0388504 0401671 0391774 0395019

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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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