Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported November 7, 2012
Presence of Particulate Matter: visible crystalline particulates and the discovery of crystalline particulate in a retain sample.
Ben Venue Laboratories Inc recalled Leucovorin Calcium Injection USP, single use vials, 10mg/mL; 50mL, Rx only, Manufactured … - a moderate-severity action.
Leucovorin Calcium Injection USP, single use vials, 10mg/mL; 50mL, Rx only, Manufactured … was recalled by Ben Venue Laboratories Inc in November 7, 2012. Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter: visible crystalline particulates and the discovery of crystalline particulate…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-036-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Ben Venue Laboratories Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of Particulate Matter: visible crystalline particulates and the discovery of crystalline particulate….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-036-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-036-2013) was formally reported on November 7, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 5, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Ben Venue Laboratories Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bedford, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 226,010 vials.
The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of Particulate Matter: visible crystalline particulates and the discovery of crystalline particulate in a retain sample. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide and Puerto Rico.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
226,010 vials
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Leucovorin Calcium Injection USP, single use vials, 10mg/mL; 50mL, Rx only, Manufactured by: Ben Venue Labs, Inc., Bedford, OH 44146, NDC# 55390-009-01(Bedford); NDC# 55390-826-01(Novaplus)
Presence of Particulate Matter: visible crystalline particulates and the discovery of crystalline particulate in a retain sample.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-036-2013 |
| Date reported | November 7, 2012 |
| Date initiated | July 5, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Ben Venue Laboratories Inc |
| Firm location | Bedford, OH |
| Affected scope | 226,010 vials |
| Distribution | Nationwide and Puerto Rico. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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