Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: Parenteral product is sold over the counter whose labeling indicates it is to be used for the treatment of disease.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Injection, USP, 500 mg per 2 mL, 50 x 2 mL ampoules per box, Manufactured by: TP Drug Laboratories (1969) Co., Ltd., 98 Soi Sukhumvlt 62, Yak 1, Bangchak, Prakanong, Bangkok 10260, Thailand, Reg. No. 1 A 1557/30; UPC 8 853533 000533
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.
Reason Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products - out of specifications results were obtained for bacterial endotoxin.
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Presence of glass particulates.
Reason Defective container: potential for non-sealed pouches which can lead to product leakage.
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