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FDA Drug recall · Reported July 17, 2013

Folic Acid Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, For IM, IV or SC Use, 10 mL, Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-184-11

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification

Recall #
D-688-2013
Affected scope
80,480 vials
Initiated
May 21, 2013
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Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC recalled Folic Acid Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, For IM, IV or SC Use, 10 mL, Multiple Dose Vial, Rx o… - a low-severity action.

Folic Acid Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, For IM, IV or SC Use, 10 mL, Multiple Dose Vial, Rx o… was recalled by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC in July 17, 2013. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-688-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification.

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
July 17, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-688-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-688-2013) was formally reported on July 17, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 21, 2013. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Lake Zurich, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 80,480 vials.

The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide and Puerto Rico. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

80,480 vials

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Folic Acid Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, For IM, IV or SC Use, 10 mL, Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-184-11

Reason for recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-688-2013
Date reported July 17, 2013
Date initiated May 21, 2013
Recalling firm Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Firm location Lake Zurich, IL
Affected scope 80,480 vials
Distribution Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Folic Acid Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, For IM, IV or SC Use, 10 mL, Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-184-11. Recalled by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC. Units affected: 80,480 vials.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specification
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 17, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-688-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-688-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported July 17, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.