Key Takeaway

Lactulose Solution, USP, 10 g/15 mL, 15 mL unit dose cups (NDC 66689-039-01), packaged in 15 mL x 50 unit dose cups per case (NDC 66689-039-50), Rx only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL 33 by VistaPharm, Inc. was recalled on November 9, 2016. The hazard: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: bulk solution tested positive for the presence of the bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Lactulose Solution, USP, 10 g/15 mL, 15 mL unit dose cups (NDC 66689-039-01), packaged in 15 mL x 50 unit dose cups per case (NDC 66689-039-50), Rx only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL 33

Recalled: November 9, 2016 ~1497 cases units affected D-0146-2017

Description

Lactulose Solution, USP, 10 g/15 mL, 15 mL unit dose cups (NDC 66689-039-01), packaged in 15 mL x 50 unit dose cups per case (NDC 66689-039-50), Rx only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL 33771.

Hazard / Reason

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: bulk solution tested positive for the presence of the bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia.

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

Lactulose Solution, USP, 10 g/15 mL, 15 mL unit dose cups (NDC 66689-039-01), packaged in 15 mL x 50 unit dose cups per case (NDC 66689-039-50), Rx only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Inc., Largo, FL 33

Drugs

Company Information

VistaPharm, Inc.

Largo, FL, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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