Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Non-Sterility: Out of specification results for the sterility test for microbial contamination.
Truman Medical Center Lakewood (MO) Trophamine UAC Solution, Trophamine 3.2g, compound vol: 100 ml, sterile injectable, Rx only, compounded drug, IV infusion bag packaged in a corrugated box, each container is lined with a polystyrene insert; CAPS, Allentown, PA.
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.
Reason CGMP Deviations: Product quality complaints concerning abnormal texture or consistency (described as grainy, gritty, or sandy) were received.
Reason SubPotent Drug: low pH and significantly reduced assay (~0.6% vs expected ~6 7%).
Reason Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
Reason Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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