Key Takeaway
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, E by Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma was recalled on September 3, 2015. The hazard: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry is being initiated due to observations associated with...
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, E
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.
Hazard / Reason
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.
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
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, E
DrugsCompany Information
Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma
Peoria, IL, United States
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Nationwide
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