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METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE CHLORIDE/CHROM/B12 (C) 0.8/1.6/1.6/0.0001/0.03% INJE 10 ML 200 M...

FDA Drug Recall #D-1572-2012 — Class II — May 21, 2012

Recall Summary

Recall Number D-1572-2012
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 78 units

Product Description

METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE CHLORIDE/CHROM/B12 (C) 0.8/1.6/1.6/0.0001/0.03% INJE 10 ML 200 ML 30 ML 50 ML; METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE CHLORIDE/CHROM/B12 (M) 0.8/1.6/1.6/0.0001/0.03% INJE 10 ML 150 ML 180 ML 30 ML 360 ML 4 ML 5 ML; METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE CHLORIDE/CHROM/VIT B-12 0.8/1.6/1.6/0.0001/0.03% IN 30 ML; METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE CHLORIDE/CHROMIUM CHLORIDE 0.8/1.6/1.6/0.0001/0.03% 100 ML 30 ML 80 ML; METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE CHLORIDE/VIT B12 0.8%/1.6%/1.6%/1200MCG/ML INJECTABL 30 ML; METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE CL/B6/B12/CHROM/ (C) 25/50/50/100/1MG/4MCG 5 ML; METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE/CHROMIUM W/O B-12 0.8/1.6/1.6/0.0001% INJECTABLE 30 ML (18 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: 0391506 0387832 0379379 0384684 0393073 0401183 0362996 0390985 0391304 0391536 0401641 0405794 0381389 0354014 0394430 0376201 0391434 0391655 0399075 0399950 0400595 0401944 0406909 0408906 0408911 0409594 0409904 0394430 0406648 0372200 0387977 0389172 0390806 0392300 0392584 0394307 0394757 0398054 0398203 0399720 0400786 0402244 0402746 0406118 0406497 0409911 0410108 0394860 0363347 0406812 0394712 0374379 0395812 0402219 0371817 0380501 0403485

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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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