The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-722-2015·Announced 2015-04-29

Attix Pharmaceuticals Recalls Hydroxypropyl Beta Cyclodextrin Due to Penicillin Cross-Contamination

Attix Pharmaceuticals is recalling Hydroxypropyl Beta Cyclodextrin active pharmaceutical ingredient due to potential penicillin cross-contamination during repackaging.

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. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury or hospitalization reports, or structural defects, are rated as Severe (4). While no specific injuries are reported in the text, the potential for penicillin cross-contamination in a pharmaceutical ingredient represents a significant health risk consistent with the Severe classification for Class II recalls with potential for serious harm.

Plain-English summary

Attix Pharmaceuticals is recalling all lots of Hydroxypropyl Beta Cyclodextrin active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) packaged in bags or drums. The recall covers all products repackaged and distributed between January 5, 2012, and February 12, 2015.

The recall was initiated because the API was repackaged in a facility that also handled penicillin products without adequate separation. This process created a potential for cross-contamination with penicillin. The affected product was distributed nationwide to compounding pharmacies and research organizations.

Compounding pharmacies and research organizations that received this product should stop using it and contact Attix Pharmaceuticals for further instructions. Consumers should not use this product if they have it in their possession.

The recalled product

Product
Hydroxypropyl Beta Cyclodextrin active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums, Attix Pharmaceuticals, 184 Front Street East, Unit 801, Toronto, Ontario M5A 4N3, Canada
Manufacturer
Attix Pharmaceuticals
Category
Drug — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Hazard

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)

  • All lots repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 to 02/12/15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 470 recalled by Attix Pharmaceuticals 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.

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