Key Takeaway

DMSO / BUPIVACAINE HCL 50%/0.5% INJECTABLE 100 ML, 50 ML; DMSO 100% INJECTABLE 100 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION - W/O HEPARIN SOLUTION 350 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION 50%/0.01%/44%/1% SOLUTION 100 by Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab was recalled on May 25, 2012. The hazard: 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 Drug Class II Terminated

DMSO / BUPIVACAINE HCL 50%/0.5% INJECTABLE 100 ML, 50 ML; DMSO 100% INJECTABLE 100 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION - W/O HEPARIN SOLUTION 350 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION 50%/0.01%/44%/1% SOLUTION 100

Recalled: May 25, 2012 ~107 units units affected D-1505-2012

Description

DMSO / BUPIVACAINE HCL 50%/0.5% INJECTABLE 100 ML, 50 ML; DMSO 100% INJECTABLE 100 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION - W/O HEPARIN SOLUTION 350 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION 50%/0.01%/44%/1% SOLUTION 1000 ML, 1200 ML, 150 ML, 200 ML, 250 ML, 300 ML, 400 ML, 500 ML, 600 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION 50%/44%/1% SOLUTION 50 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION W/LIDOCAINE 50%/0.01%/44%/1%/1% SOLUTION 250 ML; DMSO IRRIGATION - NACHO3 50% SOLUTION 100 ML, 300 ML, 400 ML, 500 ML, 600 ML; DMSO W/LIDOCAINE 50%/0.5% SOLUTION 100 ML, 1200 ML, 150 ML, 200 ML, 250 ML, 2500 ML, 30 ML, 300 ML, 400 ML, 50 ML, 500 ML, 600 ML (32 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)

Hazard / Reason

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.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

DMSO / BUPIVACAINE HCL 50%/0.5% INJECTABLE 100 ML, 50 ML; DMSO 100% INJECTABLE 100 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION - W/O HEPARIN SOLUTION 350 ML; DMSO FORTIFIED IRRIGATION 50%/0.01%/44%/1% SOLUTION 100

Drugs

Company Information

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab

Ocala, FL, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, and West Indies

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