FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1032-2013

Product

Methyl B12 1 mg/mL P.F., Single-Use Vial, a) 1 mL, b) 10 mL, WELLNESS PHARMACY, 1-800-227-2627

Affected lot / code info
Lot# 130612@49, Use By: 12/9/2013

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The product lots are being recalled due to laboratory results indicating microbial contamination. The FDA was concerned test results obtained from the recalling firm's contract testing lab may not be reliable.

Recalling firm

Firm
Wellness Pharmacy, Inc.
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3401 Independence Drive Suite 231, N/A, Birmingham, Alabama 35209-8326

Distribution

Quantity
2687 Vials
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-08-23
FDA classified
2013-09-12
Posted by FDA
2013-09-18
Terminated
2014-06-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1032-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.