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Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0796-2016·Announced 2016-04-06

Walter's Pharmacy Recalls Lidocaine Nebulizer Solution Due to Sterility Concerns

Walter's Pharmacy is recalling Lidocaine Nebulizer 1% Solution because the product lacks assurance of sterility. The recall affects five bottles distributed in Pennsylvania.

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. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with potential for adverse health consequences (such as lack of sterility in a nebulizer solution) are categorized as Severe (Score 4), as they are not explicitly Class I but represent a significant risk.

Plain-English summary

Walter's Pharmacy is recalling Lidocaine Nebulizer 1% Solution, a prescription-only medication. The recall was initiated because the product lacks assurance of sterility. The affected product is identified by NDC 99999-9020-61 and Lot # 020216.

The recall involves five bottles of the solution. These products were distributed in Pennsylvania. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have this product should contact Walter's Pharmacy at 610-435-4707 or their healthcare provider for instructions on how to proceed. The pharmacy is located at 401 N 17th St, Allentown, PA.

The recalled product

Product
Lidocaine Nebulizer 1% Solution, Rx only, Walter's Pharmacy, 401 N 17th St, Allentown, PA 610-435-4706, NDC 99999-9020-61
Manufacturer
Walter's Pharmacy
Category
Drug — Nebulizer Solution
Hazard
Affected units
5

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Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot #: 020216

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Walter's Pharmacy 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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