The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1635-2012·Announced 2012-08-22

Franck's Lab Recalls Sterile Injectable Drugs Due to Contamination

Franck's Lab Inc. is recalling sterile injectable drugs distributed between November 2011 and May 2012 after FDA sampling found microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room.

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 sterile injectable drugs contaminated with microorganisms and fungal growth, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or hospitalization.

Plain-English summary

Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab, has initiated a recall of all sterile human drugs distributed between November 21, 2011, and May 21, 2012. The recall includes the product TWINJECT*** 0.3 MG INJECTABLE. The distribution pattern for these products was nationwide and included the Bahamas, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Guatemala, Poland, Santo Domingo, Venezuela, and the West Indies.

The recall was initiated because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared. This lack of assurance of sterility poses a risk to patients using these injectable medications.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled products immediately. Patients should consult their healthcare provider for alternative treatment options. The recalling firm is responsible for managing the recall and providing further information to affected parties.

The recalled product

Product
TWINJECT*** 0.3 MG INJECTABLE 1 PK (1 PRODUCT)
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • Rx #: 0388028

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 98 recalled by Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab 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 98 products in this recall →