Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Processing Controls: products produced in a manner that calls into question the sterility of the drug product intended to be sterile.
What was recalled
Methylcobalamin 1mg/mL Injection w/Pres. (Benzyl Alcohol 1% in Sterile Water), packaged in 10 mL and 30 mL vials, Rx only, la VITA Compounding Pharmacy, 858.453.2500
Recalling firm
La Vita Compounding Pharmacy, LLC
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0921-2018
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.