PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

LEUCOVORIN, LYOPHILIZED 100 MG VIAL INJECTABLE 1 VIAL 10 VIAL 100 VIAL 2 VIAL 24 VIAL 30 VIAL 50 VIAL 60 VIAL 76 VIAL; LEUCOVORIN, LYOPHILIZED 350 MG VIAL INJECTABLE 10 VIAL 15 VIAL 20 VIAL 22 VIAL 28 VIAL 30 VIAL 4 VIAL 40 VIAL 5 VIAL 50 VIAL 8 VIAL; LEUCOVORIN, LYOPHILIZED 500 MG VIAL INJECTABLE 10 VIAL 14 VIAL 15 VIAL 17 VIAL 2 VIAL 20 VIAL

Reported: August 22, 2012 Initiated: May 21, 2012 #D-1555-2012

Product Description

LEUCOVORIN, LYOPHILIZED 100 MG VIAL INJECTABLE 1 VIAL 10 VIAL 100 VIAL 2 VIAL 24 VIAL 30 VIAL 50 VIAL 60 VIAL 76 VIAL; LEUCOVORIN, LYOPHILIZED 350 MG VIAL INJECTABLE 10 VIAL 15 VIAL 20 VIAL 22 VIAL 28 VIAL 30 VIAL 4 VIAL 40 VIAL 5 VIAL 50 VIAL 8 VIAL; LEUCOVORIN, LYOPHILIZED 500 MG VIAL INJECTABLE 10 VIAL 14 VIAL 15 VIAL 17 VIAL 2 VIAL 20 VIAL 23 VIAL 25 VIAL 27 VIAL 3 VIAL 30 VIAL 33 VIAL 36 VIAL 5 VIAL 50 VIAL (35 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. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.

Details

Units Affected
72 units
Distribution
Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, West Indies
Location
Ocala, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
LEUCOVORIN, LYOPHILIZED 100 MG VIAL INJECTABLE 1 VIAL 10 VIAL 100 VIAL 2 VIAL 24 VIAL 30 VIAL 50 VIAL 60 VIAL 76 VIAL; LEUCOVORIN, LYOPHILIZED 350 MG VIAL INJECTABLE 10 VIAL 15 VIAL 20 VIAL 22 VIAL 28 VIAL 30 VIAL 4 VIAL 40 VIAL 5 VIAL 50 VIAL 8 VIAL; LEUCOVORIN, LYOPHILIZED 500 MG VIAL INJECTABLE 10 VIAL 14 VIAL 15 VIAL 17 VIAL 2 VIAL 20 VIAL 23 VIAL 25 VIAL 27 VIAL 3 VIAL 30 VIAL 33 VIAL 36 VIAL 5 VIAL 50 VIAL (35 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS). Recalled by Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab. Units affected: 72 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. 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-1555-2012.