The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0355-2016·Announced 2015-11-25

Downing Labs Recalls HCG Injectable Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

Downing Labs, LLC is recalling 1,062 vials of HCG (Lyophilized) Injectable because the product lacks assurance of sterility. The recall covers all lots distributed nationwide and internationally.

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 in an injectable drug, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or death from infection, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Downing Labs, LLC is recalling 1,062 vials of HCG (Lyophilized) Injectable, 5000 units/vial, 5mL vial, Rx only. The recall is being conducted because the product lacks assurance of sterility. The affected product is distributed nationwide in the US and in several international locations, including Australia, Brazil, the Bahamas, Switzerland, France, Colombia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, and Taiwan.

The recall covers all lots of the product. The agency has classified this recall as Class II. Consumers and healthcare providers who have this product should stop using it and contact Downing Labs, LLC at 1-800-914-7435 for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
HCG (Lyophilized) Injectable, 5000 units/vial, 5mL vial, Rx only, Downing Labs, LLC 4001 McEwen Rd, Suite 110, Dallas TX, 754244, 1-800-914-7435
Manufacturer
Downing Labs, LLC
Affected units
1,062

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 nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 48 recalled by Downing Labs, LLC 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 48 products in this recall →