Copper recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Copper since 2013. The latest was reported on 14 Aug 2019. Most were for sterility. RXQ Compounding has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls2since 2013
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 14 Aug 2019
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%
Why copper is recalled
Companies
By year
All copper recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Copper 0.4MG/ML (Pvf) Injection Solution per vial recalled | RXQ Compounding | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Copper 0.4MG/ML Injectable, all presentations recalled | Beacon Hill Medical Pharmacy, P.C | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Copper?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.