The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-688-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Fresenius Kabi Recalls Folic Acid Injection Due to Impurities

Fresenius Kabi USA is recalling 80,480 vials of Folic Acid Injection due to failed impurities and degradation specifications.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is recalling 80,480 vials of Folic Acid Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL. The product is a 10 mL multiple-dose vial intended for intramuscular, intravenous, or subcutaneous use. The recall is being conducted because the product failed impurities and degradation specifications.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 6103883 with an expiration date of 10/2013. The NDC number is 63323-184-11. The product was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

This recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Folic Acid Injection, USP, 5 mg/mL, For IM, IV or SC Use, 10 mL, Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only, APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Schaumburg, IL 60173, NDC 63323-184-11
Affected units
80,480

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 #: 6103883
  • Exp 10/2013

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Same manufacturer · Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC

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