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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

HCG 10,000 Units/mL Injection, packaged in a) 1 mL, b) 1.2 mL, c) 1.6 mL, d) 2.0 mL, e) 2.4 mL, f) 3.6 mL, g) 4 mL, h) 4.8 mL vials; and i) 0.1 mL, j) 0. 2 mL, k) 0.3 mL prefilled syringes, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

Reported: November 25, 2015 Initiated: September 3, 2015 #D-311-2016

Product Description

HCG 10,000 Units/mL Injection, packaged in a) 1 mL, b) 1.2 mL, c) 1.6 mL, d) 2.0 mL, e) 2.4 mL, f) 3.6 mL, g) 4 mL, h) 4.8 mL vials; and i) 0.1 mL, j) 0. 2 mL, k) 0.3 mL prefilled syringes, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

Reason for Recall

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry is being initiated due to observations associated with poor sterile production practices resulting in a lack of sterility assurance for their finished drugs.

Details

Units Affected
21 vials and 80 prefilled syringes
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Peoria, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
HCG 10,000 Units/mL Injection, packaged in a) 1 mL, b) 1.2 mL, c) 1.6 mL, d) 2.0 mL, e) 2.4 mL, f) 3.6 mL, g) 4 mL, h) 4.8 mL vials; and i) 0.1 mL, j) 0. 2 mL, k) 0.3 mL prefilled syringes, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.. Recalled by Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma. Units affected: 21 vials and 80 prefilled syringes.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry is being initiated due to observations associated with poor sterile production practices resulting in a lack of sterility assurance for their finished drugs.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on November 25, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-311-2016.