US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 12, 2015 (11 years ago)

HCG/B12 (5,000 units, 0.6 mg) 5 mL, Multi-Dose Vial, For IM or SC Injection, Rx only…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; The firm is recalling all sterile preparations that are within expiry due to deficient practices which may have an impact on sterility assurance.

What was recalled

HCG/B12 (5,000 units, 0.6 mg) 5 mL, Multi-Dose Vial, For IM or SC Injection, Rx only, Compounded by US Compounding Pharmacy, Conway, Arkansas, 72032, NDC 62295-3083-99

Recalling firm
US Compounding Inc
NDC code
62295-3083-99
Origin
AR, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0254-2016

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.