The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0044-2020·Announced 2019-10-09

KRS Global Biotechnology Recalls L-Carnitine Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

KRS Global Biotechnology is recalling L-Carnitine vials nationwide because the company cannot ensure the product is sterile.

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 and involves a lack of assurance of sterility, which poses a risk of serious injury or death, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc. is recalling L-Carnitine 27 mL in a 30 mL Vial (NDC 3321674166). The recall involves 10,014 vials distributed nationwide. The specific reason for the recall is a lack of assurance of sterility.

The affected product is a prescription-only medication. All lots remaining within their expiry date are included in this recall. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected L-Carnitine vials and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
L-Carnitine 27 mL in a 30 mL Vial, 4,590 mg/27 mL (170 mg/mL) Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487. NDC 3321674166
Affected units
10,014

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

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.

See all 80 products in this recall →