The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0047-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Papaverine HCL Stock Solution Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure

Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling Papaverine HCL Stock Solution 30mg/ml vials due to lack of sterility assurance. FDA inspection found the product was produced in a manner that cannot guarantee sterility.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for lack of sterility assurance in an injectable product. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the loss of sterility assurance in an injectable medication presents a risk of serious infection to patients. Per the rubric, this falls under 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported,' warranting a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling Papaverine HCL Stock Solution 30mg/ml, 10 mL vials due to lack of assurance of sterility. FDA inspection found that the products were produced in a manner that cannot guarantee the sterility of the products purported to be sterile.

The recalled product carries Lot Number 60552 and has a Beyond Use Date of 03/12/2023. It was distributed in Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, affecting 28 vials.

The recalled vials should not be used. Persons who have received or used this product should contact their healthcare provider to discuss any potential risks and necessary follow-up care.

The recalled product

Product
PAPAVERINE HCL STOCK SOLUTION 30MG/ML SOLUTION, 10 mL vial, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, 115 S. 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Manufacturer
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
Hazard
  • sterility-failure
  • contamination-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot: 60552
  • BUD: 03/12/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • AL
  • LA
  • MS
  • TN