The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0680-2016·Announced 2016-02-24

Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Folic Acid Due to Sterility Concerns

Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy is recalling all unexpired lots of compounded Folic Acid, 10 mg/mL, after an FDA inspection identified concerns regarding the assurance of sterility.

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, particularly given the risk of infection associated with a lack of sterility assurance in a sterile product.

Plain-English summary

Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy, Inc. is recalling all unexpired lots of Folic Acid, 10 mg/mL, 6 mL unit size. The product is a compounded prescription medication that requires refrigeration. The recall is limited to products distributed in California.

The recall was initiated after an FDA inspection found concerns regarding the lack of assurance of sterility for the sterile compounded products. The source text does not specify the number of units recalled, specific lot numbers, or the exact date of the inspection.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for further instructions. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Folic Acid, 10 mg/mL, 6 mL unit size, refrigerate, This Rx is Compounded, Abbott's Compounding Pharmacy, Berkeley, CA 94705

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:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 43 recalled by Abbott's Compounding 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.

See all 43 products in this recall →