BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 2.5MG/10MG/ML INTRATHECAL 40 ML; BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 7.5MG/25MG/ML INTRATHECAL 20 ML; BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 7.5MG/50MG/ML INTRATHECAL 18 ML, 35 ML (4 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Reported: August 22, 2012 Initiated: May 25, 2012 #D-1478-2012
Product Description
BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 2.5MG/10MG/ML INTRATHECAL 40 ML; BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 7.5MG/25MG/ML INTRATHECAL 20 ML; BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 7.5MG/50MG/ML INTRATHECAL 18 ML, 35 ML (4 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Reason for Recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
- Units Affected
- 16 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, and West Indies
- Location
- Ocala, FL
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 2.5MG/10MG/ML INTRATHECAL 40 ML; BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 7.5MG/25MG/ML INTRATHECAL 20 ML; BUPIVACAINE/MORPHINE SULFATE, P.F. 7.5MG/50MG/ML INTRATHECAL 18 ML, 35 ML (4 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS). Recalled by Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab. Units affected: 16 units.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 22, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1478-2012.
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