The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1046-2013·Announced 2013-09-25

JCB Labs Recalls Sodium Citrate Injection Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

JCB Labs LLC is recalling 677 vials of Sodium Citrate 4% Solution for Injection because laboratory results indicate microbial contamination and sterility cannot be assured.

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 involves microbial contamination of a sterile injectable product, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or death if administered.

Plain-English summary

JCB Labs LLC is recalling 677 vials of Sodium Citrate 4% Solution for Injection, 30 mL Multi Dose Vial, Sterile Solution for Office Use Only. The affected product is identified by Lot # 130710@4 with an expiration date of 01/06/2014. The recall covers distribution nationwide and in Guam.

The recall was initiated due to laboratory results from a contract lab indicating microbial contamination. The FDA expressed concern that test results obtained from the recalling firm's contract testing lab may not be reliable, meaning the sterility of the products cannot be assured.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected vials and contact JCB Labs LLC for further instructions or a return.

The recalled product

Product
Sodium Citrate 4% Solution for Injection, 30 mL Multi Dose Vial, Sterile Solution for Office Use Only, JCB Laboratories, Wichita, KS.
Manufacturer
JCB Labs LLC
Affected units
677

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 (2)

  • Lot # 130710@4
  • Exp. 01/06/2014

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 5 recalled by JCB Labs LLC 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 5 products in this recall →