The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0040-2020·Announced 2019-10-09

KRS Global Biotechnology Recalls Ascorbic Acid Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

KRS Global Biotechnology is recalling 2,219 vials of Ascorbic Acid (Tapioca Source) 25 g/50 mL due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The product is distributed nationwide.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Drugs): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 severity score under the rubric, particularly given the risk of infection associated with non-sterile injectable products.

Plain-English summary

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc. is recalling 2,219 vials of Ascorbic Acid (Tapioca Source) (PF) 25 g/50 mL (0.5 g/mL) 50 mL Vial-Single Dose Only-For IV/SC/IM Use. The product is prescription-only and is identified by NDC 3321675412.

The recall was initiated due to a lack of assurance of sterility. The affected product is distributed nationwide, and the recall includes all lots remaining within their expiry dates.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ascorbic Acid (Tapioca Source) (PF) 25 g/50 mL (0.5 g/mL) 50 mL Vial-Single Dose Only-For IV/SC/IM Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487 NDC 3321675412
Manufacturer
KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc
Category
Drug — Injectable
Hazard
Affected units
2,219

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots remaining within expiry.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 80 recalled by KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc 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.

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