Key Takeaway
METHYLCOBALAMIN FOR INTRAMUSCULAR OR SUBCUTANEOUS USE ONLY, Methylcobalamin 1000 mcg, Also Contains: Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Water, Hydrochloric Acid, and/or Sodium Hydroxide, 30 mL, JOHN HOL by John W Hollis Inc was recalled on May 12, 2014. The hazard: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Lack of sterility assurance in compounded aseptically filled injectable products.
METHYLCOBALAMIN FOR INTRAMUSCULAR OR SUBCUTANEOUS USE ONLY, Methylcobalamin 1000 mcg, Also Contains: Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Water, Hydrochloric Acid, and/or Sodium Hydroxide, 30 mL, JOHN HOL
Description
METHYLCOBALAMIN FOR INTRAMUSCULAR OR SUBCUTANEOUS USE ONLY, Methylcobalamin 1000 mcg, Also Contains: Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Water, Hydrochloric Acid, and/or Sodium Hydroxide, 30 mL, JOHN HOLLIS Pharmacist, Inc. 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-327-3234
Hazard / Reason
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Lack of sterility assurance in compounded aseptically filled injectable products.
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
METHYLCOBALAMIN FOR INTRAMUSCULAR OR SUBCUTANEOUS USE ONLY, Methylcobalamin 1000 mcg, Also Contains: Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Water, Hydrochloric Acid, and/or Sodium Hydroxide, 30 mL, JOHN HOL
DrugsCompany Information
John W Hollis Inc
Nashville, TN, United States
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Nationwide
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