PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Injection, all strengths and all presentations including a) HCG 1000u/mL, b) HCG 1000u/mL 10mL, c) HCG 1000u Folic 400 mcg Methyl 5 mg 10 mL, d) HCG Kit 1 Day w/ Drug; HCT 750u/0.75 mL Pre-Filled Syringe, e) HCG Syringe 150iu/0.15 mL, f) HCG 1500u/1.5 mL Pre-Filled Syringe, g) HCG 5000 unit/5 mL vial, Rx only, Green Valley Drugs, 1850 Whitney Mesa, #180, Henderson, NV 89014.

Reported: May 22, 2013 Initiated: April 10, 2013 #D-370-2013

Product Description

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Injection, all strengths and all presentations including a) HCG 1000u/mL, b) HCG 1000u/mL 10mL, c) HCG 1000u Folic 400 mcg Methyl 5 mg 10 mL, d) HCG Kit 1 Day w/ Drug; HCT 750u/0.75 mL Pre-Filled Syringe, e) HCG Syringe 150iu/0.15 mL, f) HCG 1500u/1.5 mL Pre-Filled Syringe, g) HCG 5000 unit/5 mL vial, Rx only, Green Valley Drugs, 1850 Whitney Mesa, #180, Henderson, NV 89014.

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: all sterile products compounded, repackaged, and distributed by this compounding pharmacy due to lack of sterility assurance and concerns associated with the quality control processes.

Details

Units Affected
5255 vials and syringes
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Henderson, NV

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin Injection, all strengths and all presentations including a) HCG 1000u/mL, b) HCG 1000u/mL 10mL, c) HCG 1000u Folic 400 mcg Methyl 5 mg 10 mL, d) HCG Kit 1 Day w/ Drug; HCT 750u/0.75 mL Pre-Filled Syringe, e) HCG Syringe 150iu/0.15 mL, f) HCG 1500u/1.5 mL Pre-Filled Syringe, g) HCG 5000 unit/5 mL vial, Rx only, Green Valley Drugs, 1850 Whitney Mesa, #180, Henderson, NV 89014.. Recalled by FVS Holdings, Inc. dba. Green Valley Drugs. Units affected: 5255 vials and syringes.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: all sterile products compounded, repackaged, and distributed by this compounding pharmacy due to lack of sterility assurance and concerns associated with the quality control processes.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on May 22, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-370-2013.