The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1178-2016·Announced 2016-07-20

Medaus Recalls Dexpantenol Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

Medaus, Inc. is recalling Dexpantenol 250mg/mL vials because the company cannot ensure the product is sterile.

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, which poses a risk of serious injury or death if the product is administered.

Plain-English summary

Medaus, Inc. is recalling Dexpantenol 250mg/mL (PF) in 2mL and 5mL vials. The recall is being conducted because the company lacks assurance of the sterility of the product.

The affected product includes 3,500 mL in vials from Lot # 151217-31 with a best-use-by date of 06/14/16. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Japan and New Zealand.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact Medaus, Inc. for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
DEXPANTHENOL 250MG/ML (PF), In a) 2ML Vials and b) 5ML Vials, MEDAUS PHARMACY
Manufacturer
Medaus, Inc.
Category
Drug — Injectable
Hazard

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 (3)

  • a) Lot #: 151217-31
  • BUD: 06/14/16. b) Lot #: 151217-31
  • BUD: 06/14/16.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 88 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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