Methylcobalamin (buffered recalls
The FDA has published 4 recalls involving Methylcobalamin (buffered since 2013. The latest was reported on 25 Nov 2015. Most were for sterility. Downing Labs 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 recalls4since 2013
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 25 Nov 2015
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 4 100%Class III 0 0%
Why methylcobalamin (buffered is recalled
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All methylcobalamin (buffered recalls, newest first
4 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Methylcobalamin Buffered Injectable, 1mg/mL recalled by Downing Labs | Downing Labs | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Methylcobalamin Injection Buffered 5mg/mL vial recalled by Downing Labs | Downing Labs | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Methylcobalamin Buffered Injectable, 5mg/mL vial recalled | Downing Labs | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Methylcobalamin (Buffered) Injection,1 mg/mL vial recalled | NuVision Pharmacy | Sterility | 4 states |
Should you stop taking Methylcobalamin (buffered?
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.