CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 22 Aug 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Trocar Kit, Sterile Disposable** Device 1 Kit 1 Pellet recalled
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab is recalling Trocar Kit, Sterile Disposable** Device 1 Kit 1 Pellet 2 Kit 3 Kit 4 Kit 5 Kits 6 Kit (7, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 May 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1631-2012
- FDA event ID
- 62443
- Recalling firm
- Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab, Ocala, FL
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 May 2012
- FDA classified
- 10 Aug 2012
- Reported
- 22 Aug 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
Timeline
| 21 May 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Classified by FDA | +81 days |
| 22 Aug 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
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. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
TROCAR KIT, STERILE DISPOSABLE** DEVICE 1 KIT 1 PELLET 2 KIT 3 KIT 4 KIT 5 KITS 6 KIT (7 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Where it was distributed
Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, West Indies
Questions about this recall
Is Trocar Kit, Sterile Disposable** Device 1 Kit 1 Pellet 2 Kit 3 Kit 4 Kit 5 Kits 6 Kit (7 recalled?
Yes. Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab recalled Trocar Kit, Sterile Disposable** Device 1 Kit 1 Pellet 2 Kit 3 Kit 4 Kit 5 Kits 6 Kit (7 on 21 May 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number D-1631-2012.
Why was it 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. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Which lots are affected?
Rx #'s: T0372867 T0387431 T0388104 T0389467 T0389651 T0389841 T0391671 T0394240 T0395182 T0395583 T0396607 T0397069 T0397176 T0398192 T0399822 T0399900 T0400079 T0400081 T0400293 T0400444 T0400658 T0400794 T0400806 T0400871 T0401635 T0401644 T0401957 T0402166 T0402388 T0402390 T0402553 T0402656 T0402943 T0403559 T0405372 T0405460 T0406116 T0406555 T0406565 T0406984 T0407064 T0407383 T0407394 T0407440 T0407793 T0408122 T0408306 T0408399 T0408744 T0409050 T0409093 T0409107 T0409169 T0409178 T0396714 T0394672 T0395926 T0394672 T0394672 T0398564 T0394672
Where was it sold?
Nationwide, Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, West Indies
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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