US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 14, 2017 (9 years ago)

Aminocaproic Acid, USP (6-Aminohexanoic Acid) active pharmaceutical ingredient, packaged…

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

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Product manufactured for Industrial Use but was labeled and distributed for Pharmacy Compounding Use.

What was recalled

Aminocaproic Acid, USP (6-Aminohexanoic Acid) active pharmaceutical ingredient, packaged in a) 100 g jar (NDC 38779-0989-05, b) 1 kg jar (NDC 38779-0989-09), and 25 kg drum (NDC 38779-0989-07), Rx only, Packed by Medisca Inc., Plattsburgh, NY 12901, CAS: 60-32-1. 38779-0989-05; jar, 300 ml, white HDPE 38779-0989-07; drum, 15 gallon, Fiber 38779-0989-09; 2.8L, white, HDPE

Recalling firm
Medisca, Inc.
NDC code
38779-0989-05
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1174-2017

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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