The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1382-2015·Announced 2015-09-02

Liberty Drug Recalls Methylcobalamin Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

Liberty Drug & Surgical is recalling Methylcobalamin 5000 mcg/mL Injectable vials due to process deficiencies that could have compromised sterility.

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 involves a risk of infection due to compromised sterility, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Liberty Drug & Surgical is recalling 5 vials of Methylcobalamin 5000 mcg/mL Injectable, 2 mL vial, Rx only. The product is identified by Lot # 05152015@4 and has an expiration date of 06/29/15.

The recall was initiated because process deficiencies were observed in the sterile ophthalmic and injectable products. These deficiencies could have compromised the sterility of the product, posing a risk of infection or other adverse health consequences.

The affected product was distributed to physicians, medical facilities, and prescription-specific patients in New Jersey and New York. Patients who have received this medication should contact their healthcare provider for guidance on next steps.

The recalled product

Product
Methylcobalamin 5000 mcg/mL Injectable, 2 mL vial, Rx only, Liberty Drug Compound Center, 195 Main St., PO Box 267, Chatham, NJ 07928.
Affected units
5

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 #: 05152015@4
  • Exp 06/29/15

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 25 recalled by Liberty Drug & Surgical 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 25 products in this recall →