Class II · Moderate risk
Fungal Fusion ERADICATION Solution
CGMP Deviations; the firm discontinued required stability testing for products on the market still within expiry
Miconazole 3% Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes
Cause type: Sterility / contamination
A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.
What was recalled
Miconazole 3% Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL
Drug: Miconazole
- Recalling firm
- Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
- Origin
- FL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-761-2013 · 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.
Other Miconazole recalls
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Class II · Moderate risk
DermaFungal
CGMP Deviation; manufactured at the same facility where other products and lots were found to be contaminated.
Class II · Moderate risk
Medline Remedy Clinical TREAT Antifungal Cream
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified; Product labeling contains the claim of 'Paraben Free' while the product does in fact contain parabens as part of the formulation/ ingredient list.
Class I · High risk
TING 2% Miconazole Nitrate Athlete's Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Powder
Chemical Contamination; presence of benzene.
Class II · Moderate risk
Clinical TREAT Antifungal Powder
CGMP deviations: the product was shipped from the Manufacturer to a Medline warehouse and released to stock while it was still under investigation for low assay results on the active ingredient miconazole nitrate.
Other recalls by Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy
All 2013 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
Yohimbine 10 mg/ml Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes
Class II · Moderate risk
Xylazine 300 mg/ml Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes
Class II · Moderate risk
Voriconazole 5% Ophthalmic drop compounded by Olympia Pharmacy
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes
Class II · Moderate risk
Vitamin B-Buildup Injection
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes
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