PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, PRESERVATIVE FREE 20% INJECTABLE 100 ML 1000 ML 500 ML 600 ML 750 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE 50% (500MG/ML) INJECTABLE 14 ML 20 ML 4 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE 1% (1GM/100ML) INJECTABLE 2400 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE 4% (2GM/50ML) INJECTABLE 1200 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE, P.F. 50% (500MG/ML) INJECTABLE 180 ML 240 ML 4 ML 6 ML (14 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Reported: August 22, 2012 Initiated: May 21, 2012 #D-1568-2012

Product Description

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, PRESERVATIVE FREE 20% INJECTABLE 100 ML 1000 ML 500 ML 600 ML 750 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE 50% (500MG/ML) INJECTABLE 14 ML 20 ML 4 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE 1% (1GM/100ML) INJECTABLE 2400 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE 4% (2GM/50ML) INJECTABLE 1200 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE, P.F. 50% (500MG/ML) INJECTABLE 180 ML 240 ML 4 ML 6 ML (14 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
32 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?
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, PRESERVATIVE FREE 20% INJECTABLE 100 ML 1000 ML 500 ML 600 ML 750 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE 50% (500MG/ML) INJECTABLE 14 ML 20 ML 4 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE 1% (1GM/100ML) INJECTABLE 2400 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE IN 5% DEXTROSE 4% (2GM/50ML) INJECTABLE 1200 ML; MAGNESIUM SULFATE, P.F. 50% (500MG/ML) INJECTABLE 180 ML 240 ML 4 ML 6 ML (14 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS). Recalled by Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab. Units affected: 32 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-1568-2012.