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Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC: Folic Acid Injection Recalled Due to Out-of-Specification Impurity Results

Agency Publication Date: December 20, 2013
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Summary

Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC is recalling 215,340 vials of Folic Acid Injection, USP (5 mg/mL) sold in 10 mL multiple-dose vials. The recall was initiated because stability testing for two lots showed levels of impurities that exceeded approved specifications, and a third lot is expected to develop the same issue before its expiration date. This medication is used for both human and veterinary purposes (under the APP Pharmaceuticals brand) to treat folic acid deficiency.

Risk

The presence of impurities above the approved limit can reduce the effectiveness of the medication or potentially cause unexpected side effects. While the risk is considered low, using a product that does not meet stability standards may not provide the intended therapeutic benefit to the patient.

What You Should Do

  1. Locate your Folic Acid Injection vials and check for Product Code 18411 and the following identifying lot numbers: Lot 6104649 (Expires 02/2014), Lot 61047869 (Expires 03/2014), and Lot 6105069 (Expires 04/2014).
  2. If your product matches these lot numbers, stop using it immediately and set it aside to ensure it is not administered to humans or animals.
  3. Contact your healthcare provider, pharmacist, or veterinarian to discuss alternative treatment options and to report any concerns.
  4. Return any unused product from the affected lots to your pharmacy or the place of purchase for a refund.
  5. Contact Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC at their Lake Zurich, Illinois headquarters for further instructions regarding the return process or product replacement.
  6. For additional questions, you may contact the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine or the general FDA consumer hotline at 1-888-463-6332.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ’ฐFull Refund

Refund or replacement for out-of-specification medication

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund.

Affected Products

Product: FOLIC ACID INJECTION, USP; 5 mg/mL (10 mL Multiple Dose Vial)
Model:
Product Code 18411
Recall #: V-038-2014
Lot Numbers:
6104649 (Expires 2/2014)
61047869 (Expires 3/2014)
6105069 (Expires 4/2014)
18411
Date Ranges: Expires 2/2014, Expires 3/2014, Expires 4/2014

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 67079
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Sold By: APP Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 215,340 vials
Distributed To: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response