The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-797-2015·Announced 2015-04-29

Attix Miconazole Nitrate Recalled for Potential Penicillin Cross Contamination

Attix Pharmaceuticals is recalling Miconazole Nitrate active 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 classification is FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are mapped to a score of 4 (Severe), particularly given the risk of severe allergic reactions from penicillin cross-contamination.

Plain-English summary

Attix Pharmaceuticals is recalling all lots of Miconazole Nitrate active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) 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 is being conducted because the API was repackaged in a facility that also handled penicillin products without adequate separation, creating a potential for cross-contamination with penicillin.

The affected product was distributed nationwide to compounding pharmacies and research organizations. Because the product is an active pharmaceutical ingredient intended for professional use, it is not typically sold directly to consumers. Compounding pharmacies and research organizations should stop using the affected lots and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.

This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA. The hazard is the potential for penicillin cross-contamination, which could pose a risk to individuals with penicillin allergies if the contaminated ingredient were used in compounded medications.

The recalled product

Product
Miconazole Nitrate 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

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.

See all 470 products in this recall →