Eugia US LLC (f/k/a AuroMedics Pharma LLC) has initiated a voluntary recall of lot number 3MC23011 of Methocarbamol Injection, USP 1000 mg/10 mL (100mg/mL) (Single Dose Vial) - 10mL Vial to the consumer level due to a customer product complaint for the presence of white particles floating
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inside of the vial.
Administration of an injectable product that contains particulate matter may result in local irritation or swelling. If the particulate matter reaches the blood vessels or is injected intravascularly it can travel to various organs and block blood vessels in the heart, lungs or brain which can cause stroke and even lead to death. To date, Eugia US LLC has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.
Methocarbamol injection USP 1000 mg/10 mL (100mg/mL), is used as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other measures for the relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. It is packaged in 10 mL and packed as 25 (vials) X 04 (Printed E-Flute cartons) X 01 (Shipper) with NDC code as 55150-223-10. Eugia US LLC shipped the entire lot to wholesalers nationwide from Jan 12, 2024, through Jan 16, 2024.
The product can be identified by product name on carton and vial label and with lot number 3MC23011 and Exp. Date: Nov 2026 (NDC 55150-223-10) (See enclosed vial label). The product label is as shown in the image below.
Eugia US LLC (f/k/a AuroMedics Pharma LLC) is notifying its distributors by recall letters and is arranging for the return/replacement of all recalled products. Wholesalers, hospitals, pharmacies, institutions, and doctors with an existing inventory of the recalled product lot should discontinue use, stop distribution and quarantine the product immediately. If you have further distributed the recalled product lot, notify your accounts and/or any additional locations which may have received the recalled product. Hospitals/Institutions should inform Healthcare Professionals in your organization of this recall.
Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.
If you are experiencing any harm after using this product it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Company name: Eugia US LLC
Brand name: Eugia US LLC
Product recalled: Methocarbamol Injection, USP 1000 mg/10 mL (100mg/mL) (Single Dose Vial)
Reason of the recall: Device & Drug Safety – Presence of Particulate Matter
FDA Recall date: March 28, 2024
Source:
www.fda.gov
