US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 26, 2013 (13 years ago)

Lidocaine/Phenylephrine PF 1%/1.5% Injectible vials, 1 mL Single Use Vial, Compounded by…

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

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leiter Pharmacy is recalling due bacterial contamination found after investigation at contract testing laboratory discovered that OOS/failed results were reported to customers as passing. Hence the sterility of these products cannot be assured.

What was recalled

Lidocaine/Phenylephrine PF 1%/1.5% Injectible vials, 1 mL Single Use Vial, Compounded by Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy, 1700 Park Ave., # 30, San Jose, CA 95126

Recalling firm
Leiter's Pharmacy
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1041-2013

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.

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