The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0040-2016·Announced 2015-10-21

Bedford Pharmacy Recalls Methylcobalamin Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

Bedford Pharmacy is recalling Methylcobalamin 1 mg/mL Injection because there is a lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating (score 4) under the rubric, particularly given the risk of infection associated with a lack of sterility assurance in an injectable drug.

Plain-English summary

Bedford Pharmacy is recalling Methylcobalamin (preservative Free) 1 mg/mL Injection. The recall is being conducted due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The affected product is identified by Lot # 0910202015@9 with an expiration date of 10/25/15.

The recalled product was distributed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The source text does not specify the exact number of units recalled or the specific facilities where the product was distributed.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact Bedford Pharmacy at (603) 472-3919 for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Methylcobalamin (preservative Free) 1 mg/mL Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919
Manufacturer
Bedford Pharmacy
Affected units
1

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #: 09102015@9
  • Exp 10/25/15

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Bedford Pharmacy under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 13 products in this recall →