INDOCYANINE GREEN - KIT 15MG INJECTABLE 1 KIT, 100 KIT, 12 KIT, 20 KIT, 50 KIT, 6 KIT, 75 KIT, 8...
FDA Drug Recall #D-1546-2012 — Class II — May 25, 2012
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-1546-2012 |
| 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 | 134 units |
Product Description
INDOCYANINE GREEN - KIT 15MG INJECTABLE 1 KIT, 100 KIT, 12 KIT, 20 KIT, 50 KIT, 6 KIT, 75 KIT, 8 KIT; INDOCYANINE GREEN - KIT 1MG INJECTABLE 1 KIT, 10 `KIT, 10 KIT, 100 KIT, 18 VIAL, 2 KIT (51 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS) 2 VIAL 20 KIT 22 KITS 25 KITS 3 KITS 3 VIALS 4 VIALS 5 KIT 50 KIT 50 KITS 6 KIT 60 KIT 8 KIT INDOCYANINE GREEN - KIT 25MG INJECTABLE 1 KIT 6 KIT INDOCYANINE GREEN - KIT 30MG INJECTABLE 10 KIT 14 KIT 25 KIT 5 KIT INDOCYANINE GREEN - KIT 5MG INJECTABLE 1 KIT 10 KIT 12 KIT 15 KIT 15 VIAL 2 KIT 20 KIT 25 KIT 3 KIT 4 KIT 5 KIT 6 KIT 8 KIT INDOCYANINE GREEN, LYOPHILIZED 15MG VIAL 1 VIAL INDOCYANINE GREEN, LYOPHILIZED 1MG VIAL 2 VIAL 5 VIAL INDOCYANINE GREEN, LYOPHILIZED 5MG VIAL 1 VIAL 2 KIT
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: 0392321 0394025 0388514 0401919 0350642 0394025 0388514 0394025 0388514 0390732 0390733 0390734 0390735 0390736 0390737 0390738 0380350 0368327 0374556 0367241 0389528 0387672 0387673 0388017 0388019 0388022 0388506 0388512 0388515 0392608 0392615 0392616 0392619 0392621 0396198 0396215 0396216 0396229 0396231 0399438 0399439 0399442 0399445 0403009 0403010 0403011 0403012 0403013 0406259 0406260 0406262 0406344 0407979 0407983 0407994 0407995 0407997 0389528 0380350 0391097 0391097 0391097 0394711 0394711 0396280 0396282 0401229 0401451 0403261 0403264 0403265 0403266 0406344 0367241 0391097 0360638 0360913 0370332 0374556 0367241 0368572 0374556 0390415 0396119 0381037 0381037 0409349 0381037 0407487 0369244 0398000 0400203 0369244 0401228 0365406 0381433 0382639 0397201 0408640 0398000 0366257 0366257 0381433 0387899 0408486 0381433 0387899 0397201 0401228 0382639 0403456 0358087 0394872 0401833 0403472 0392320 0360357
Other Recalls from Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Co...
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-1513-2012 | Class II | ENGERIX-B, SDV** 20MCG/ML INJECTABLE 1 ML (1 PR... | May 25, 2012 |
| D-1452-2012 | Class II | ALPROSTADIL 10MCG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML, 20 ML, ... | May 25, 2012 |
| D-1514-2012 | Class II | EPINEPHRINE **(25X1ML AMPULS) 1:1000 1MG/ML INJ... | May 25, 2012 |
| D-1451-2012 | Class II | AFLIBERCEPT, SDPF - (0.05ML SYRINGE, 31G, 5/16"... | May 25, 2012 |
| D-1492-2012 | Class II | CYCLOPENT/PHENYLEPH/TROPICAMIDE/PROPARACAINE 2%... | May 25, 2012 |
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.