FDA Drug recall · Reported March 26, 2014
Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate 250mg/ml in Sesame Oil, 1 ml injectable solution, in 3 ml single dose syringes; a multi-ingredient compounded medication in bulk, containing Benzoyl Benzoate USP 0.46 ml/1ml, and Benzyl Alcohol 0.02 ml/1ml; syringe is labeled in part ***FOR INJECTION USE ONLY***RX South LLC DBA RX3 12230 Iron Bridge Rd Chester, VA 23831***
Crystallization; visible crystals from the active ingredient formed due to extreme cold temperatures during shipping
Rx South LLC DBA Rx3 Pharmacy recalled Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate 250mg/ml in Sesame Oil, 1 ml injectable solution, in 3 ml si… - a moderate-severity action.
Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate 250mg/ml in Sesame Oil, 1 ml injectable solution, in 3 ml si… was recalled by Rx South LLC DBA Rx3 Pharmacy in March 26, 2014. Reason: Crystallization; visible crystals from the active ingredient formed due to extreme cold temperatures during s…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1164-2014 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Rx South LLC DBA Rx3 Pharmacy issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Crystallization; visible crystals from the active ingredient formed due to extreme cold temperatures during s….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- March 26, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1164-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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.
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Where this recall sits in its category - 14,472 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Hydroxyprogesterone Caproate 250mg/ml in Sesame Oil, 1 ml injectable solution, in 3 ml single dose syringes; a multi-ingredient compounded medication in bulk, containing Benzoyl Benzoate USP 0.46 ml/1ml, and Benzyl Alcohol 0.02 ml/1ml; syringe is labeled in part ***FOR INJECTION USE ONLY***RX South LLC DBA RX3 12230 Iron Bridge Rd Chester, VA 23831***
Reason for recall
Crystallization; visible crystals from the active ingredient formed due to extreme cold temperatures during shipping
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1164-2014 |
| Date reported | March 26, 2014 |
| Date initiated | January 28, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Rx South LLC DBA Rx3 Pharmacy |
| Firm location | Chester, VA |
| Affected scope | 250 syringes |
| Distribution | Product was distributed in Virginia and Maryland. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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