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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE ***(30ML VIAL) 2MEQ/ML INJECTABLE 750 MLS; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN NORMAL SALINE 40MEQ/100ML (400MEQ/L) INJECTABLE 1000 ML; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE**(25X20ML) 2MEQ/ML INJECTABLE 500 ML; POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE 4.4MEQ/ML (3MMOL/ML) INJECTABLE 300 ML 750 ML (5 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Reported: August 22, 2012 Initiated: May 21, 2012 #D-1603-2012

Product Description

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE ***(30ML VIAL) 2MEQ/ML INJECTABLE 750 MLS; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN NORMAL SALINE 40MEQ/100ML (400MEQ/L) INJECTABLE 1000 ML; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE**(25X20ML) 2MEQ/ML INJECTABLE 500 ML; POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE 4.4MEQ/ML (3MMOL/ML) INJECTABLE 300 ML 750 ML (5 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Details

Units Affected
6 units
Distribution
Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, West Indies
Location
Ocala, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE ***(30ML VIAL) 2MEQ/ML INJECTABLE 750 MLS; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE IN NORMAL SALINE 40MEQ/100ML (400MEQ/L) INJECTABLE 1000 ML; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE**(25X20ML) 2MEQ/ML INJECTABLE 500 ML; POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE 4.4MEQ/ML (3MMOL/ML) INJECTABLE 300 ML 750 ML (5 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS). Recalled by Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab. Units affected: 6 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 22, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1603-2012.

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