Class III · Low risk Ongoing
AcetaZOLAMIDE Tablets
Reason Discoloration
Acetazolamide
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
What was recalled
ACETAZOLAMIDE, LYOPHILIZED 500MG INJECTABLE10 VIAL, 4 VIAL, 5 VIAL, 6 VIAL, 8 VIAL (5 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
- Recalling firm
- Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
- Origin
- FL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1447-2012
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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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
AcetaZOLAMIDE Tablets
Reason CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Acetazolamide active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in…
Reason Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
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