The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1243-2016·Announced 2016-07-20

Medaus Recalls Testosterone Cypionate Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

Medaus, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Testosterone Cypionate vials because the company cannot guarantee 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, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for potential serious, reversible health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Medaus, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Testosterone Cypionate 20 mg/mL with preservative (benzyl alcohol 2%) in 1 mL and 3 mL vials. The recall is being conducted because the company lacks assurance of the sterility of the affected products.

The affected lots are distributed in the United States, Japan, and New Zealand. The specific lot numbers and expiration dates are: Lot 160302-71 (BUD 08/29/16); Lot 151207-8 (BUD 06/04/16); Lot 160106-34 (BUD 07/04/16); and Lot 160208-22 (BUD 08/16/16).

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using these products and contact Medaus, Inc. for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
TESTOSTERONE CYP 20 MG/ML W/PRES (BENZYL ETOH 2%), In a) 1ML Vials and b) 3ML Vials, MEDAUS PHARMACY
Manufacturer
Medaus, Inc.
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 (7)

  • a) Lot #: 160302-71
  • BUD: 08/29/16. b) Lot #: 151207-8
  • BUD: 06/04/16
  • Lot #: 160106-34
  • BUD: 07/04/16
  • Lot #: 160208-22
  • BUD: 08/16/16.

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.

See all 88 products in this recall →