The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0948-2020·Announced 2020-03-11

Axia Pharmaceutical Recalls Cyanocobalamin Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

Axia Pharmaceutical is recalling specific lots of Cyanocobalamin Injection because the product lacks 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, and the hazard involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an injectable medication, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or infection.

Plain-English summary

Fusion IV Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dba Axia Pharmaceutical is recalling specific lots of Cyanocobalamin Injection, 2000 mcg/mL. The recall was initiated due to a lack of assurance of sterility in the product.

The affected product is a 30 mL multi-dose vial intended for intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous use. The recall covers lots 07172019+52695, 07172019+52697, and 07252019+52759, which have an expiration date of January 25, 2020.

The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Puerto Rico, Barbados, and the Dominican Republic. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their healthcare provider or the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Cyanocobalamin Injection, CYANOCOBALAMIN 2000 MCG/ML INJECTABLE, For IV, IM, SC Use, 30 mL Multi-dose Vial, Rx only, Axia Pharmaceutical 1990 Westwood Blvd. Ste 135, Los Angeles, CA 90025; NDC 71283-0330-3

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 (4)

  • Lot #:07172019+52695
  • 07172019+52697
  • 07252019+52759
  • Exp 1/25/2020

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 63 recalled by Fusion IV Pharmaceuticals, Inc. dba Axia Pharmaceutical 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 63 products in this recall →