Multi-event August 2013 FDA Recall Drug by Leiter's Pharmacy
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Leiter's Pharmacy on August 26, 2013 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as lack of assurance of sterility. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-1041-2013
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leiter Pharmacy is recalling due bacterial contamination found after investigation at contract testing laboratory discovered that OOS/failed results were reported to customers as passing. Hence the sterility of these products cannot be assured.
08-26-2013
09-25-2013
728 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Leiter's Pharmacy
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
08-14-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Lidocaine/Phenylephrine PF 1%/1.5% Injectible vials, 1 mL Single Use Vial, Compounded by Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy, 1700 Park Ave., # 30, San Jose, CA 95126
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 07302013@6 Exp 10/28/13
Recall Number: D-1039-2013
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leiter Pharmacy is recalling due bacterial contamination found after investigation at contract testing laboratory discovered that OOS results were reported to customers as passing. Hence the sterility of these products cannot be assured.
08-26-2013
09-25-2013
810 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Leiter's Pharmacy
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
08-14-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Hyaluron (hyaluronidase) 150 units/mL Preserved Solution, 1 mL, Multi Dose Vial, Compounded by Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy, 1700 Park Ave., # 30, San Jose, CA 95126
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 06122013@9; Exp 9/10/13
Recall Number: D-1038-2013
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leiter Pharmacy is recalling due bacterial contamination found after investigation at contract testing laboratory discovered that OOS results were reported to customers as passing. Hence the sterility of these products cannot be assured.
08-26-2013
09-25-2013
56 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Leiter's Pharmacy
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
08-14-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Dextrose 50% Preservative Free SDV Injection Solution, 50 mL Single dose vial, IV Administration, Compounded by Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy, 1700 Park Ave., # 30, San Jose, CA 95126
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot 06072013@49, Exp 9/5/13
Recall Number: D-1040-2013
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leiter Pharmacy is recalling due bacterial contamination found after investigation at contract testing laboratory discovered that OOS/failed results were reported to customers as passing. Hence the sterility of the products cannot be assured.
08-26-2013
09-25-2013
265 vials
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Leiter's Pharmacy
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
08-14-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Bevacizumab (Avastin) 2.5mg/0.1mL PF Inj., 0.1 mL syringe, Compounded by Leiter's Compounding Pharmacy, 1700 Park Ave., # 30, San Jose, CA 95126
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 08052013@1, 08052013@4, Exp 11/03/2013
