Severity
Low
FDA Drug recall · Reported December 26, 2012
Presence of Particulate Matter; potential for charcoal particulates
Bracco Diagnostic Inc recalled Choletec - Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin, 10 vials per box, Non… - a low-severity action.
Choletec - Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin, 10 vials per box, Non… was recalled by Bracco Diagnostic Inc in December 26, 2012. Reason: Presence of Particulate Matter; potential for charcoal particulates. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-095-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Bracco Diagnostic Inc issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of Particulate Matter; potential for charcoal particulates.
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-095-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-095-2013) was formally reported on December 26, 2012, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 14, 2012. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Bracco Diagnostic Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Princeton, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 196,280 Vials.
The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of Particulate Matter; potential for charcoal particulates Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide.. 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 - 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 - 40,322 medical devices 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 low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
196,280 Vials
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Choletec - Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin, 10 vials per box, Nonradioactive, Diagnostic Use, For Intravenous Use, Multidose, Rx Only, Manufactured for Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543, by Hollister-Stier Laboratories LLC, Spokane Washington 99207, NDC 0270-0083-20.
Presence of Particulate Matter; potential for charcoal particulates
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-095-2013 |
| Date reported | December 26, 2012 |
| Date initiated | August 14, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Bracco Diagnostic Inc |
| Firm location | Princeton, NJ |
| Affected scope | 196,280 Vials |
| Distribution | Nationwide. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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