Eugia US LLC – also known as AuroMedics Pharma LLC – 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 inside of the vial. Methocarbamol is a muscle relaxant that may be used to relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. 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.
