Alprostadil 20 mcg/mL — Class II drug recall D-0729-2018
Terminated recall by Vitalab Pharmacy, Inc, reported 2018-05-16, distributed nationwide. Lack of assurance of sterility: Upon review of recent 3rd party environmental certification documentation, it
| Recall number | D-0729-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Vitalab Pharmacy, Inc, Phoenix, AZ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-04-24 |
| Classified | 2018-05-09 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-05-16 |
| Terminated | 2020-01-23 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 2 vials |
| Reason classes | sterility |
| Expiration dates | 2018-05-13 |
Product
Alprostadil 20 mcg/mL, Sterile injectable, Vitalab Pharmacy, Inc
Reason for recall
Lack of assurance of sterility: Upon review of recent 3rd party environmental certification documentation, it was determined that airflow patterns may not be sufficient to support the aseptic production of certain injectable drug products.
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