Life Science Pharmacy Recalls HCG Injections Due to Penicillin Contamination
Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) injections nationwide due to potential penicillin cross-contamination.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 serious allergic reactions from penicillin contamination.
Plain-English summary
Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) Injection, a prescription compounded product, due to potential cross-contamination with penicillin. The recall covers all lots of the product distributed nationwide.
The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected HCG injections and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for further instructions or a replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIC (HCG) Injection, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
- Manufacturer
- Life Science Pharmacy Inc
- Category
- Drug — Compounded Prescription
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 23 recalled by Life Science Pharmacy 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.
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