Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Lipo MIC + L-Carnitine for Injection, all strengths and presentations, GenoGenix, LLC, 2840 NW 2nd Ave Ste 204 Boca Raton, FL…
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Levocarnitine Injection, USP, 1 g/5 mL (200 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vial, For…
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Labeling: Missing Label
What was recalled
Levocarnitine Injection, USP, 1 g/5 mL (200 mg/mL), 5 mL Single-Dose Vial, For intravenous use, Rx Only, American Regent, Inc., Shirley, NY 11967. NDC: 0517-1045-01
- Recalling firm
- American Regent, Inc.
- Origin
- OH, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0494-2026
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
L-Carnitine for Injection, all strengths and presentations, GenoGenix, LLC, 2840 NW 2nd Ave Ste 204 Boca Raton, FL 33431-6692
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
LX Bioboost Plus, (Each 1mL contains Methionine 25 mg, Inositol 50 mg, Choline Chloride 50 mg, Pyridoxine HCl 25 mg, Dexpanthenol…
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Levocarnitine Oral Solution, USP, 118 mL bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Akorn, Inc., Gurnee, IL 60031. ALL NDCs
Reason CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class II · Moderate risk Completed
L-Carnitine 500 mg/mL Injectable, 10 ML vial, Rx only, Carolina Infusion LLC, 95 Bees Creek Road, Ridgeland, SC 29936.
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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