The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0219-2017·Announced 2016-12-28

US Compounding Recalls Docusate Oral Syringes Due to B. cepacia Contamination

US Compounding Inc is recalling 10,665 Docusate Oral 10 mg/mL syringes distributed in Texas due to microbial contamination with B. cepacia.

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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a minimum score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

US Compounding Inc is recalling 10,665 syringes of Docusate Oral 10 mg/mL Oral Syringe. The product is packaged in 1 mL, 2 mL, and 5 mL syringes and was distributed in Texas. The recall covers all lots of the product.

The recall was initiated because the non-sterile product was found to be microbially contaminated with B. cepacia. B. cepacia is a bacterium that can cause infections, particularly in individuals with compromised immune systems or those with indwelling medical devices.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for further instructions. The recalling firm is US Compounding Inc, located in Conway, Arkansas.

The recalled product

Product
Docusate Oral 10 mg/mL Oral Syringe, packaged in a) 1 mL (62295-0601-01), b) 2 mL ( 62295-0601-02), and c) 5 mL syringes (62295-0601-05), US Compounding, Conway, AR
Manufacturer
US Compounding Inc
Affected units
10,665

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

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: