Medaus Recalls Magnesium Chloride Injection Due to Sterility Concerns
Medaus, Inc. is recalling Magnesium Chloride 200 mg/mL PF, 100 mL vials due to laboratory results indicating microbial contamination and concerns about the reliability of sterility testing.
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 and involves a sterile injectable product with confirmed microbial contamination, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or hospitalization if administered.
Plain-English summary
Medaus, Inc. is recalling Magnesium Chloride 200 mg/mL PF, 100 mL vials (Lot # 130307-60, Exp 9/3/2013) due to laboratory results 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.
The recall affects 1,880 mL of the product, which was distributed nationwide. The agency classification for this recall is Class II.
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact Medaus Pharmacy at 1-800-526-9183 for instructions on return or disposal.
The recalled product
- Product
- Magnesium Chl 200 mg/mL PF, 100 mL, Medaus Pharmacy 1-800-526-9183
- Manufacturer
- Medaus, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Injectable
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 # 130307-60
- Exp 9/3/2013
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 recalled by Medaus, 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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