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Class III: unlikely to cause harmTerminated

Fresenius Kabi Folic Acid Injection Recall

Folic Acid Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, For IM, IV or SC Use, 10 mL, Multiple Dose Vial, Rx…

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC · Lake Zurich, IL

Risk level
Class III
Reported by FDA
Jul 17, 2013
Recall ID
D-688-2013
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Summary

Fresenius Kabi recalled Folic Acid Injection starting May 21, 2013. The FDA classified it as Class III (unlikely to cause harm) and published enforcement report D-688-2013 on Jul 17, 2013. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification

Product description

Folic Acid Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, For IM, IV or SC Use, 10 mL, Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-184-11

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot #: 6103883, Exp 10/2013

Where it was sold

Nationwide and 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-688-2013
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
May 21, 2013
FDA report date
Jul 17, 2013
Quantity
80,480 vials
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-688-2013, exactly as published.

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City
Lake Zurich
State
IL
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
65213
Address
3 Corporate Dr
Code information
Lot #: 6103883, Exp 10/2013
Postal code
60047-8930
Report date
Jul 17, 2013
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-688-2013
Classification
Class III
Recalling firm
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Product quantity
80,480 vials
Termination date
May 11, 2015
Reason for recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Folic Acid Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, For IM, IV or SC Use, 10 mL, Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-184-11
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall initiation date
May 21, 2013
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Jul 8, 2013

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-688-2013, published Jul 17, 2013. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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