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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jul 19, 2019 (7 years ago)

MONSEL'S (Ferric Subsulfate)

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products and Superpotent Drug: FDA analysis revealed microbial contamination in addition to high out of specification results for iron content.

Cause type: Microbial contamination

Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.

What was recalled

MONSEL'S (Ferric Subsulfate) Solution, 8 mL amber glass bottle, packaged as one dozen bottles with applicators per box, Rx only, Gordon Laboratories, Upper Darby, PA 19082, NDC 10481-0112-8.

Affected NDC 10481-0112-08

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Recalling firm
Dercher Enterprises, Inc., DBA Gordon Laboratories
NDC code
10481-0112-8
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1528-2019 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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