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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Aminocaproic Acid, USP (6-Aminohexanoic Acid) active pharmaceutical ingredient, packaged in a) 100 g jar (NDC 38779-0989-05, b) 1 kg jar (NDC 38779-0989-09), and 25 kg drum (NDC 38779-0989-07), Rx only, Packed by Medisca Inc., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, CAS: 60-32-1. 38779-0989-05; jar, 300 ml, white HDPE 38779-0989-07; drum, 15 gallon, Fiber 38779-0989-09; 2.8L, white, HDPE

Reported: September 27, 2017 Initiated: September 14, 2017 #D-1174-2017

Product Description

Aminocaproic Acid, USP (6-Aminohexanoic Acid) active pharmaceutical ingredient, packaged in a) 100 g jar (NDC 38779-0989-05, b) 1 kg jar (NDC 38779-0989-09), and 25 kg drum (NDC 38779-0989-07), Rx only, Packed by Medisca Inc., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, CAS: 60-32-1. 38779-0989-05; jar, 300 ml, white HDPE 38779-0989-07; drum, 15 gallon, Fiber 38779-0989-09; 2.8L, white, HDPE

Reason for Recall

CGMP Deviations: Product manufactured for Industrial Use but was labeled and distributed for Pharmacy Compounding Use.

Details

Recalling Firm
Medisca, Inc.
Units Affected
34,600 g
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Location
Plattsburgh, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Aminocaproic Acid, USP (6-Aminohexanoic Acid) active pharmaceutical ingredient, packaged in a) 100 g jar (NDC 38779-0989-05, b) 1 kg jar (NDC 38779-0989-09), and 25 kg drum (NDC 38779-0989-07), Rx only, Packed by Medisca Inc., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, CAS: 60-32-1. 38779-0989-05; jar, 300 ml, white HDPE 38779-0989-07; drum, 15 gallon, Fiber 38779-0989-09; 2.8L, white, HDPE. Recalled by Medisca, Inc.. Units affected: 34,600 g.
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviations: Product manufactured for Industrial Use but was labeled and distributed for Pharmacy Compounding Use.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 27, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1174-2017.