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Drug Recalls

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Every drug recall in FDA enforcement reports from the last three years, plus older recalls that are still open. Filter by severity, status or medicine, and check the lot numbers on your package.

0 Class I (most serious) drug recalls reported in the last 30 days.

2 recalls

  • Class III Terminated

    Varithena (polidocanol injectable foam) Administration Pack, Contains: 3 silicone-free syringes, 2 compression pads, 1 Varithena Transfer Unit, 1 manometer tubing, Rx Only, Distributed by Biocompatibles Inc., a BTG Inter…

    Reason: Defective Delivery System: incorrect silicone oil-free NormJect 10 mL Luer Lock Solo syringes packaged in the pack, instead of the required silicone oil-free NormJect 10 mL Luer Solo syringes (luer slip connection).

    Biocompatibles UK, Ltd.

    Lots, distribution and details
    Product
    Varithena (polidocanol injectable foam) Administration Pack, Contains: 3 silicone-free syringes, 2 compression pads, 1 Varithena Transfer Unit, 1 manometer tubing, Rx Only, Distributed by Biocompatibles Inc., a BTG International Group company. CN01114.3
    Lots / codes
    Lot # 34067418, Exp. March 2026, 34067419, Exp. March 2026
    Distribution
    Nationwide in the USA.
    Quantity
    432 administration packs
    Recall started
    August 15, 2024 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Not likely to cause health problems — for example a labelling or packaging fault.
    FDA recall number
    D-0113-2025
  • Class II Ongoing

    Polidocanol (0.75%, 1%, 3%, and 10%) Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL

    Reason: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection findings resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes

    Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy

    Lots, distribution and details
    Lots / codes
    0.75% Lot L5611 Exp 11/30/13 // 1% Lot b3001 Exp 6/19/13, B5014 Exp 8/14/13, and A5431 Exp 6/4/13 // 3% Lot A5808 Exp 12/31/13 // 10% Lot C5328 Exp 9/3/13
    Distribution
    Nationwide and PR
    Quantity
    6
    Recall started
    May 29, 2013 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
    Severity
    Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
    FDA recall number
    D-773-2013

Have this medicine at home? Compare the lot number and expiry date on your package with the recall. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine on your own — stopping suddenly can be riskier than the recalled lot. Your pharmacist can check it and usually swap it for an unaffected one.

What the recall classes mean

  • Class I Most serious: use could cause serious health problems or death.
  • Class II Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
  • Class III Not likely to cause health problems — for example a labelling or packaging fault.

Source: FDA Enforcement Report, via openFDA. Updated here twice a day; last update October 31, 2026 14:40. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — confirm with the FDA source or your pharmacist.

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