The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1519-2019·Announced 2019-07-31

Bionpharma Recalls Clobazam Oral Suspension Due to Microbial Contamination

Bionpharma Inc. is recalling Clobazam Oral Suspension due to out-of-specification microbial enumeration test results.

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 microbial contamination of a prescription drug, which fits the rubric criteria for Severe severity.

Plain-English summary

Bionpharma Inc. is recalling 3,020 bottles of Clobazam Oral Suspension, 2.5 mg/mL, 120 mL bottles. The product is distributed nationwide in the USA under NDC 69452-116-45. The specific lot affected is 18246, with an expiration date of 09/2020.

The recall was initiated because out-of-specification results were observed for Microbial Enumeration Tests USP <61>. This indicates microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their pharmacist or Bionpharma Inc. for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
CLOBAZAM (CLOBAZAM)
Brand
CLOBAZAM
Manufacturer
Bionpharma Inc.
Affected units
3,020

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 #: 18246
  • Exp 09/2020

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.