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Class II: temporary or reversible health riskTerminated

John W Hollis Polidocanol 5% Solution for Injection Recall

Polidocanol 5% Solution for Injection, each mL contains Polidocanol (Laureth 9) 50 mg,…

John W Hollis Inc · Nashville, TN

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Jun 25, 2014
Recall ID
D-1391-2014
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Summary

John W Hollis recalled Polidocanol 5% Solution for Injection starting May 12, 2014. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-1391-2014 on Jun 25, 2014. Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Lack of sterility assurance in compounded aseptically filled injectable products. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

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

Product description

Polidocanol 5% Solution for Injection, each mL contains Polidocanol (Laureth 9) 50 mg, also contains Sterile Water for Injection, Ethyl Alcohol, Anhydrous Chlorobutanol, 50 mL Vial, JOHN HOLLIS Pharmacist Inc, Inc. 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-327-3234

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot 1076, use by 08/28/14; Lot 2410, use by 09/13/14; Lot 2746, use by 10/06/14

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-1391-2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
May 12, 2014
FDA report date
Jun 25, 2014
Quantity
550 mL
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
John W Hollis Inc

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1391-2014, 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 1076, use by 08/28/14; Lot 2410, use by 09/13/14; Lot 2746, use by 10/06/14
Postal code
37203-2315
Report date
Jun 25, 2014
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-1391-2014
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
John W Hollis Inc
Product quantity
550 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
Polidocanol 5% Solution for Injection, each mL contains Polidocanol (Laureth 9) 50 mg, also contains Sterile Water for Injection, Ethyl Alcohol, Anhydrous Chlorobutanol, 50 mL Vial, JOHN HOLLIS Pharmacist Inc, 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-1391-2014, published Jun 25, 2014. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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