The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0436-2017·Announced 2017-01-25

Town and Country Recalls Subpotent HCG Vials Due to Failed Potency

Town and Country Compounding is recalling 101 vials of HCG because potency testing showed 74%, below the required 80-125% range.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a subpotent drug, which is a quality issue rather than a direct safety hazard like contamination or mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Town and Country Compounding and Consultation Services, LLC is recalling 101 vials of HCG (Chorionic Gonadotropin Lyopholized) II, 1000 unit vials. The product is prescription-only and was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the product failed potency testing, with results showing 74% potency. The specification for this product requires a potency range of 80-125%. The affected lot number is 05272016@17.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for instructions on how to return or dispose of the medication.

The recalled product

Product
HCG (Chorionic Gonadotropin Lyopholized) II, 1000 unit vial, Rx only, Prepared by Town & Country, Compounding & Consultation Services, 106 Prospect St - 1st FL, Ridgewood, NJ 07459
Manufacturer
Town and Country Compounding and Consultation Services, LLC
Category
Drug — Compounded Prescription
Hazard
Affected units
101

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)

  • Lot #: 05272016@17

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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