Moderate riskFDA DrugClass II

American Health Packaging cyanocobalamin recalled for possible glass

American Regent notified BluePoint Laboratories of potential glass particle contamination in a batch of cyanocobalamin injection, USP, 1,000 mcg/mL, sold in 25-vial cartons. The recall covers lot 24394A, expiration 10-31-2026, with about 4,097 cartons distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All American Health Packaging recalls

What to do

  1. Set aside any cartons from lot 24394A and do not administer them.
  2. Check the carton NDC 68001-542-60 and vial NDC 68001-542-59, along with lot 24394A and expiration 10-31-2026, to identify affected product.
  3. The notice does not specify a remedy; contact American Health Packaging or BluePoint Laboratories for return or replacement instructions.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP, 1,000 mcg/mL, Rx Only, 25 x 1mL -Multiple-Dose Vials per carton, Mfg. by: American Regent, Inc., For Bluepoint Laboratories. Carton NDC 68001-542-60; Vial NDC 68001-542-59
Sold in
Nationwide
Made for
Adults (0 months and older)

Details

Units affected
4,097- cartons (25 x 1mL vials)
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
2550 John Glenn Ave Ste A, Columbus, Ohio, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
D-0173-2027

In the FDA's words

Description
Cyanocobalamin Injection, USP, 1,000 mcg/mL, Rx Only, 25 x 1mL -Multiple-Dose Vials per carton, Mfg. by: American Regent, Inc., For Bluepoint Laboratories. Carton NDC 68001-542-60; Vial NDC 68001-542-59 Presence of particulate matter:American Regent, Inc. notified BluePoint Pharmaceuticals Laboratories regarding potential glass particle contamination (foreign glass fragment) identified in the product batch. Lot: 24394A, Exp 10-31-2026 Distribution: Nationwide in the USA Affected quantity: 4,097- cartons (25 x 1mL vials)
Hazard
Presence of particulate matter:American Regent, Inc. notified BluePoint Pharmaceuticals Laboratories regarding potential glass particle contamination (foreign glass fragment) identified in the product batch.

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