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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

Fresenius Kabi Cyanocobalamin Injection Recall

CYANOCOBALAMIN INJECTION, USP, 1000 mcg/mL, For IM or IV Use, Multiple Dose 2 mL Vials,…

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC · Lake Zurich, IL

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Dec 17, 2014
Recall ID
D-0297-2015
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Summary

Fresenius Kabi recalled Cyanocobalamin Injection starting Sep 27, 2012. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-0297-2015 on Dec 17, 2014. Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Glass vials may have finish fractures and glass particles. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Glass vials may have finish fractures and glass particles.

Product description

CYANOCOBALAMIN INJECTION, USP, 1000 mcg/mL, For IM or IV Use, Multiple Dose 2 mL Vials, Rx only. APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173. NDC: 63323-044-01.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot 6003853, exp. date 04/2014

Where it was sold

U.S. Nationwide Including Puerto Rico

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0297-2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Sep 27, 2012
FDA report date
Dec 17, 2014
Quantity
240,550 Vials
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0297-2015, exactly as published.

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City
Lake Zurich
State
IL
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
63451
Address
3 Corporate Dr
Code information
Lot 6003853, exp. date 04/2014
Postal code
60047-8930
Report date
Dec 17, 2014
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-0297-2015
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Product quantity
240,550 Vials
Termination date
Dec 12, 2014
Reason for recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Glass vials may have finish fractures and glass particles.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
CYANOCOBALAMIN INJECTION, USP, 1000 mcg/mL, For IM or IV Use, Multiple Dose 2 mL Vials, Rx only. APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173. NDC: 63323-044-01.
Distribution pattern
U.S. Nationwide Including Puerto Rico
Recall initiation date
Sep 27, 2012
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Dec 10, 2014

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-0297-2015, published Dec 17, 2014. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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