The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-793-2015·Announced 2015-04-29

Attix Pharmaceuticals Recalls Metronidazole Base Due to Penicillin Cross-Contamination Risk

Attix Pharmaceuticals is recalling Metronidazole Base 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 agency classified this as an FDA Class II recall. Under the rubric, an FDA Class II recall involving a significant hazard (penicillin cross-contamination, which can cause severe allergic reactions) corresponds to a severity score of 4 (Severe), as it is not Class I but involves a serious potential health risk.

Plain-English summary

Attix Pharmaceuticals is recalling all lots of Metronidazole Base active pharmaceutical ingredient that were repackaged and distributed between January 5, 2012, and February 12, 2015. The product is packaged in varying grams or kilograms in bags or drums. The recall involves 11,000 grams of the ingredient.

The recall was initiated because the product 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 instructions on return or disposal. Patients who have received medications containing this specific ingredient should consult their healthcare provider regarding potential risks associated with penicillin exposure.

The recalled product

Product
Metronidazole Base 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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