ASP CARES Ascorbic Acid Solution Recall: Lack of Sterility Risk
ASP CARES recalls 500 mg/mL Ascorbic Acid Solution for Injection vials due to lack of assurance of sterility. This could lead to infections if used improperly.
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What happened, in plain English
ASP CARES is recalling ascorbic acid injection vials because they may not be sterile. Using these vials could cause infections, especially in medical settings. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/35530-asp-cares-ascorbic-acid-solution-recall-lack-of-sterility-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/35530-asp-cares-ascorbic-acid-solution-recall-lack-of-sterility-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0262-2022
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“ASP CARES Ascorbic Acid Solution Recall: Lack of Sterility Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/35530-asp-cares-ascorbic-acid-solution-recall-lack-of-sterility-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0262-2022 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0262-2022%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The vials may not be sterile, which can lead to infections if used for injections. This is a risk in medical settings where sterile solutions are critical.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals and patients who have been prescribed this medication. Those using the vials for injections are at risk of infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the NDC code 72833-690-50 on the vial. The vials were manufactured in lots 092321690 and 093021690 with expiration dates of March 22, 2022 and March 29, 2022.
- Brand
ASP CARES- Category
Drug
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
United States
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0260-2022 | Methylcobalamin Solution for Injection, 1 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial, For IM, SC or IV Use Only, Rx only, ASP Cares2414 Babcock Rd Ste #106, San Antonio, TX 78229 NDC 72833-565-30; Lot: 082921565 BUD: 02/25/2022 | 1605 vials |
| D-0261-2022 | Biotin Solution for Injection, 10 mg/mL, 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Sterile, For IM or IV use only, Rx only ASP Cares, 2414 Babcock Rd Ste #106, San Antonio, TX 78229 NDC 72833-0589-30; Lot: 091721589 BUD: 03/16/2022 | 896 vials |
| D-0262-2022 | Ascorbic Acid Solution for Injection, 500 mg/mL, 50 mL Multiple Dose Vial, For IM, IV or SC Use Only, Rx only, ASP Cares, 2414 Babcock Rd Ste #106, San Antonio, TX 78229 NDC 72833-690-50; Lots: 092321690 BUD: 03/22/2022; 093021690 BUD: 03/29/2022 | 3077 vials |
What to do — step by step
Check Vial Expiration
Verify the expiration date on the vial label; these vials expire by March 22, 2022 or March 29, 2022.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 12 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0262-2022 (November 17, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0262-2022 to see it in context.
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