FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0990-2016

Product

HCG/METHYLCOBALAMIN/FOLIC ACID,1000IU/5MG/0.4MG/ML; packaged in 5 mL vials, Rx only, Well Care Compounding Pharmacy Las Vegas, NV 89121

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 03012016:82@33, Exp. 05/30/2016; Lot #: 03012016:65@41, Exp. 06/16/2016; Lot #: 04142016:89@48, Exp. 07/12/2016; Lot #: 04142016: 28@49, Exp. 07/17/2016

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility.

Recalling firm

Firm
Well Care Compounding Pharmacy
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3430 E Tropicana Ave Ste 9, N/A, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121-7345

Distribution

Quantity
869 Units (Total All Products)
Distribution pattern
NV

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-05-17
FDA classified
2016-06-09
Posted by FDA
2016-06-15
Terminated
2017-01-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0990-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.