FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-095-2013

Product

Choletec - Kit for the Preparation of Technetium Tc 99m Mebrofenin, 10 vials per box, Nonradioactive, Diagnostic Use, For Intravenous Use, Multidose, Rx Only, Manufactured for Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Princeton, NJ 08543, by Hollister-Stier Laboratories LLC, Spokane Washington 99207, NDC 0270-0083-20.

Brand name
Choletec
Generic name
Mebrofenin
Active ingredient
Mebrofenin
Route
Intravenous
NDC
0270-0083
FDA application
NDA018963
Affected lot / code info
Lot #s: C0672, Exp 09/30/2012; C0689, Exp 10/31/2012; C0723, Exp 12/31/2012; C0799, Exp 02/28/2013; C0852, Exp 05/31/2013.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter; potential for charcoal particulates

Recalling firm

Firm
Bracco Diagnostic Inc
Manufacturer
Bracco Diagnostics Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
107 College Rd E, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6623

Distribution

Quantity
196,280 Vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-08-14
FDA classified
2012-12-19
Posted by FDA
2012-12-26
Terminated
2013-09-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-095-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.