Sodium Ascorbate syringe recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

November 10, 2015

Source

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

Official notice title

Walgreens Infusion Services recalls Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) syringe, a) 500 mg/1 mL syringe, b)1000 mg/2 mL c) 800 mg/1.6 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by O…

Recall number

D-0544-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Walgreens Infusion Services

Sold / distributed

Texas

Why it was recalled

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

Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C) syringe, a) 500 mg/1 mL syringe, b)1000 mg/2 mL c) 800 mg/1.6 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045