Western Drug Recalls Squaric Acid 4% Injection Due to Sterility Concerns
Western Drug is recalling Squaric Acid 4% Injection because the product lacks assurance of sterility. The recall covers all lots 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. Lack of sterility assurance in an injectable product poses a significant risk of infection or serious injury.
Plain-English summary
Western Drug Inc. is recalling Squaric Acid 4% Injection, a prescription medication. The recall is being conducted because the product lacks assurance of sterility. This means the manufacturer cannot guarantee that the injection is free from microbial contamination.
The recall includes all lots of the product. The medication was distributed nationwide in the United States, specifically in Arizona, California, Georgia, New Mexico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Utah. The product is available in 1-container quantities.
Healthcare providers and patients who have received this medication should contact their healthcare provider for guidance on alternative treatments or further instructions. Consumers should not use the recalled product until further notice.
The recalled product
- Product
- Squaric Acid 4% Inj, Rx, Western Drug Inc. 106 E. Main Street, Springerville, Arizona 85938
- Manufacturer
- Western Drug
- Category
- Drug — Injectable Medication
- Affected units
- 1
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
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 91 recalled by Western Drug 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.
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