The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0061-2020·Announced 2019-10-09

KRS Global Biotechnology Recalls Hydroxocobalamin Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

KRS Global Biotechnology is recalling Hydroxocobalamin 10 mL vials because the company cannot ensure the product is sterile. The recall covers 1,528 units distributed nationwide.

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 under the rubric, particularly given the risk of infection associated with non-sterile injectable products.

Plain-English summary

KRS Global Biotechnology, Inc. is recalling Hydroxocobalamin 10 mL Vials (5 mg/10 mL) for intramuscular use. The recall is being conducted because the company lacks assurance of the product's sterility. The affected product is identified by NDC 3321678336.

A total of 1,528 units were distributed nationwide. The recall includes all lots remaining within their expiration dates. The product is prescription-only and intended for intramuscular use.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the recalled product and contact their healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions. Consumers should not use the product if they are unsure of its status.

The recalled product

Product
Hydroxocobalamin 10 mL Vial 5 mg/10 mL (0.5 mg/mL) For IM Use, Rx Only, KRS Global Biotechnology 791 Park of Commerce Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33487. NDC 3321678336
Affected units
1,528

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 →