Mannitol recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Mannitol since 2012. The latest was reported on 23 Sep 2015. Most were for sterility. John W Hollis 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 recalls3since 2012
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 23 Sep 2015
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 3 100%Class III 0 0%
Why mannitol is recalled
Companies
By year
All mannitol recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Mannitol 5% Injectable, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile recalled | The Compounding Pharmacy of America | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Mannitol 5% Solution for injection, Mannitol 50 mg recalled | John W Hollis | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Mannitol 20% Injectable recalled by Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. | Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Mannitol?
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.