The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-957-2015·Announced 2015-04-29

Attix Pharmaceuticals Recalls Zinc Pyrithione Due to Penicillin Cross Contamination Risk

Attix Pharmaceuticals is recalling Zinc Pyrithione active pharmaceutical ingredient due to potential penicillin cross-contamination from repackaging in a shared facility.

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. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly given the risk of penicillin cross-contamination which can cause severe allergic reactions.

Plain-English summary

Attix Pharmaceuticals is recalling all lots of Zinc Pyrithione active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) that were repackaged and distributed between January 5, 2012, and February 12, 2015. The product was packaged in varying grams or kilograms in bags or drums.

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.

No specific illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text. Compounding pharmacies and research organizations should stop using the affected lots and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Zinc Pyrithione 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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