Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
BD ChloraPrep Clear
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Affected product may exhibit an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator
Polidocanol 5% Solution for Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Lack of sterility assurance in compounded aseptically filled injectable products.
What was recalled
Polidocanol 5% Solution for Injection, each mL contains Polidocanol (Laureth 9) 50 mg, also contains Sterile Water for Injection, Ethyl Alcohol, Anhydrous Chlorobutanol, 50 mL Vial, JOHN HOLLIS Pharmacist Inc, Inc. 110 20th Avenue N, Nashville, TN 37203, 615-327-3234
- Recalling firm
- John W Hollis Inc
- Origin
- TN, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1391-2014
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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