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ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION, USP, 10% (100 mg/mL) recall

American Regent, Inc. recalled ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION, USP, 10% (100 mg/mL) on August 26, 2026 because of presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde. It was sold nationwide.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Particulate Matter: Product contaminated with particulate matter identified as hair, glass and/or paraformaldehyde

What's recalled

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION, USP, 10% (100 mg/mL), packaged in a) 4 mL Vial NOT FOR INJECTION (NDC 0517-7504-01), and b) 25x4 mL Vials NOT FOR INJECTION (NDC 0517-7504-25), Rx Only, AMERICAN REGENT, INC., SHIRLEY, NY 11967.

Quantity: 316,450 vials

What to do

Check whether you have the product (match the lot numbers, dates or codes in the official notice). Stop using it, and return it or throw it away as the notice says.

Read the official FDA notice