John W Hollis Levocarnitine Solution for injection Recall

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Lack of sterility assurance in compounded aseptically filled injectable products.

Product description

Levocarnitine Solution for injection, l-Carnitine 50 mg, Also Contains Sterile Water for Injection and Benzyl Alcohol pH adjusted with HCl, 50 mL, JOHN HOLLIS Pharmacist, Inc. 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-327-3234

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot: 1731, Use by 7/01/14; Lot: 2190, Use by 8/24/14

Where it was sold

Nationwide

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-1395-2014
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: May 12, 2014
FDA report date: Jun 25, 2014
Quantity: 1750 mL
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm: John W Hollis Inc

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1395-2014, exactly as published.

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City: Nashville
State: TN
Status: Terminated
Country: United States
Event ID: 68557
Address: 110 20th Ave N
Code information: Lot: 1731, Use by 7/01/14; Lot: 2190, Use by 8/24/14
Postal code: 37203-2315
Report date: Jun 25, 2014
Product type: Drugs
Recall number: D-1395-2014
Classification: Class II
Recalling firm: John W Hollis Inc
Product quantity: 1750 mL
Termination date: Jul 2, 2014
Reason for recall: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Lack of sterility assurance in compounded aseptically filled injectable products.
Voluntary / mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description: Levocarnitine Solution for injection, l-Carnitine 50 mg, Also Contains Sterile Water for Injection and Benzyl Alcohol pH adjusted with HCl, 50 mL, JOHN HOLLIS Pharmacist, Inc. 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-327-3234
Distribution pattern: Nationwide
Recall initiation date: May 12, 2014
Initial firm notification: Telephone
Center classification date: Jun 18, 2014

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-1395-2014, published Jun 25, 2014. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

Last checked against FDA data: Oct 2, 2026. Content last changed: Oct 2, 2026.

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