The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1189-2016·Announced 2016-07-20

Medaus Recalls Hydrogen Peroxide Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

Medaus, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Hydrogen Peroxide 3% 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 in a pharmaceutical product, which poses a significant risk of infection or injury.

Plain-English summary

Medaus, Inc. is recalling Hydrogen Peroxide 3% (PF) 5ML Vials, identified by Lot # 160112-35 and a best-use date of 07/10/16. The recall was initiated because the company lacks assurance of the product's sterility.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as in Japan and New Zealand. The recall number is D-1189-2016.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected vials and contact Medaus, Inc. for further instructions or a return.

The recalled product

Product
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 3% (PF), 5ML Vials, MEDAUS PHARMACY
Manufacturer
Medaus, Inc.
Category
Drug — Sterile Pharmaceutical
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 (2)

  • Lot #: 160112-35
  • BUD: 07/10/16

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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