The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1326-2014·Announced 2014-05-28

Ben Venue Recalls Acetylcysteine Solution Due to Glass Particulate

Ben Venue Laboratories is recalling 5,131 vials of Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, 10% due to the presence of glass particulate matter.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ben Venue Laboratories, Inc. is recalling 5,131 vials of Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, 10%, 30 mL vial, Rx only (NDC 0054-3025-02). The recall was initiated after the firm found a glass particulate in one lot of the product during a review of retain samples.

The affected product is identified by lot number 2005479 and expiration date 03/14. The product was distributed nationwide.

This is a Class I recall. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their pharmacist or the recalling firm for instructions on return or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Acetylcysteine Solution, USP, 10%, 30 mL vial, Rx only, Ben Venue Laboratories, Inc., Bedford, OH, NDC 0054-3025-02
Affected units
5,131

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)

  • 2005479
  • Exp 03/14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.