PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE, P.F. 100MG/ML (10%) INJECTABLE 200 ML, 240 ML, 500 ML; CALCIUM EDTA 150MG/ML INJECTABLE 1000 ML, 800 ML, 900 ML; CALCIUM EDTA 300MG/ML INJECTABLE 400 ML, 500 ML; CALCIUM GLUCONATE OPHTHALMIC IN ARTIFICIAL TEARS 1% OPHTHALMIC 500 ML (9 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Reported: August 22, 2012 Initiated: May 25, 2012 #D-1480-2012

Product Description

CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE, P.F. 100MG/ML (10%) INJECTABLE 200 ML, 240 ML, 500 ML; CALCIUM EDTA 150MG/ML INJECTABLE 1000 ML, 800 ML, 900 ML; CALCIUM EDTA 300MG/ML INJECTABLE 400 ML, 500 ML; CALCIUM GLUCONATE OPHTHALMIC IN ARTIFICIAL TEARS 1% OPHTHALMIC 500 ML (9 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

Units Affected
21 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?
CALCIUM CHLORIDE DIHYDRATE, P.F. 100MG/ML (10%) INJECTABLE 200 ML, 240 ML, 500 ML; CALCIUM EDTA 150MG/ML INJECTABLE 1000 ML, 800 ML, 900 ML; CALCIUM EDTA 300MG/ML INJECTABLE 400 ML, 500 ML; CALCIUM GLUCONATE OPHTHALMIC IN ARTIFICIAL TEARS 1% OPHTHALMIC 500 ML (9 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS). Recalled by Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab. Units affected: 21 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-1480-2012.