Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Injection, HCG [10ML] 1000 IU/ML INJECTABLE, For IM, SC Use, Refrigerate,10 mL Multi-dose Vial, Rx only, Axia Pharmaceutical 1990 Westwood Blvd. Ste 135, Los Angeles, CA 90025; NDC 71283-0533-1
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.
Reason Non-sterility; bacterial contamination identified as Paenibacillus lautus.
Reason CGMP deviations: Lack of potency testing.
Reason CGMP deviations: Lack of potency testing.
Reason CGMP deviations: Lack of potency testing.
Reason CGMP deviations: Lack of potency testing.
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