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Z-0871-06

Sterile empty vials, 10mL/20mm closure sold 25/case. Label on vial states STERILE EMPTY VIAL Hollister-Stier...

Jubilant Hollisterstier LLC / initiated 2006-04-20 / Terminated / root cause: sterility

Hollister Stier Laboratories LLC began a recall of Sterile empty vials, 10mL/20mm closure sold 25/case. Label on vial states STERILE EMPTY VIAL Hollister-Stier Laboratories LLC Spokane, WA 99207 USA . Labels on... on . The reason FDA records is "Potential for vials to be cracked at the vial stopper interface. This could compromise the sterility of the products compounded into the vials". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as sterility.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0871-06
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Jubilant Hollisterstier LLC
Product
Sterile empty vials, 10mL/20mm closure sold 25/case. Label on vial states STERILE EMPTY VIAL Hollister-Stier Laboratories LLC Spokane, WA 99207 USA . Labels on case states 25 STERILE EMPTY VIALS 10 mL/20mm Closure CAUTION: For manufacturing, Processing or Repacking Rx only NON-RETURNABLE LOT Hollister-Stier Laboratories LLC Spokane, WA 99207
Product code
LDH
Reason for recall
Potential for vials to be cracked at the vial stopper interface. This could compromise the sterility of the products compounded into the vials.
Root cause tag
sterility
FDA root cause
Other
Action
On 4/20/06 the firm sent an overnight letter titled DEVICE RECALL to their customers. The consignees were advised of the problem and were requested return of the vials. The letter also instructs consignees that if they have any remaining product in the vials, to destroy the product.
Quantity in commerce
87,900 vials
Distribution
Vials were distributed to clinics, pharmacies and physicians nationwide.
Product codes and lots
Lot #6743 Item #s 7515ZA, 7515ZC, 7515ZD