HYDROXO-B12 SDV 10MG/ML INJ recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

April 18, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center recalls HYDROXO-B12 1ML SDV 10MG/ML INJ, Injection, 10mg/mL, Rx only, 1 mL glass/ Single Dose vial, Prepared by Key Compounding…

Recall number

D-0722-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center

Sold / distributed

Distributed nationwide in U.S.A., Australia and Canada.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The firm is recalling sterile compounded drugs within expiry due to lack of assurance of sterility.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

HYDROXO-B12 1ML SDV 10MG/ML INJ, Injection, 10mg/mL, Rx only, 1 mL glass/ Single Dose vial, Prepared by Key Compounding Pharmacy HYDROXO-B12 2ML SDV 10MG/ML INJ, Injection, 10mg/mL, RX only, 2 mL glass/ Single Dose vial.