Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

ELCYS (cysteine hydrochloride injection) Recalled by Exela Pharma Sciences LLC Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone

Date: October 18, 2023
Company: Exela Pharma Sciences LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Exela Pharma Sciences LLC directly.

Affected Products

ELCYS (cysteine hydrochloride injection), USP, 500 mg/10mL (50 mg/mL), 10x10 mL Single Dose Sterile Vials, For Intravenous Infusion Only, Rx Only, Manufactured and Distributed by Exela Pharma Sciences, LLC, Lenoir, NC 28645, (Vial: NDC 51754-1007-1; Carton: 51754-1007-3).

Quantity: 38,200 vials

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: Silicone

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Exela Pharma Sciences LLC

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC has 12 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report