HCG 1000 U/ LIDO 0.2%/mL Injection, packaged in a) 3 mL and b) 8 mL vials, Rx only…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry is being initiated due to observations associated with poor sterile production practices resulting in a lack of sterility assurance for their finished drugs.
What was recalled
HCG 1000 U/ LIDO 0.2%/mL Injection, packaged in a) 3 mL and b) 8 mL vials, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.
- Recalling firm
- Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma
- Origin
- IL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-307-2016
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.
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