The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0104-2023·Announced 2023-01-18

Compounded Injectable Medication Recalled Due to Lack of Sterility Assurance

Northern VA Compounders PLLC is recalling QuadMix Standard 002 injectable medication because sterility of one lot cannot be assured. The recall affects 12 vials distributed nationwide.

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: FDA Class II compounded injectable medication lacking sterility assurance presents significant risk of infection if administered. No illnesses or confirmed contamination have been reported, making this a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Northern VA Compounders PLLC is recalling QuadMix Standard 002 (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate/Atropine 10mcg/30mg/2mg/0.2mg/mL), a compounded injectable medication packaged in 2.5 mL multiple-dose vials. The recall was initiated because the manufacturer cannot assure the sterility of the product in the affected lot.

The recall applies to lot #12012022@11, with an expiration date of January 15, 2023. A total of 12 vials were distributed nationwide in the United States. This medication is compounded by Akina Pharmacy in Sterling, Virginia and is a prescription-only product.

Patients should not use this medication if they have a vial from the recalled lot. They should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on obtaining replacement medication if needed. Healthcare providers and pharmacies should identify and quarantine the affected lot immediately.

The recalled product

Product
QuadMix Standard 002 (PGE1/Papaverine HCl/Phentolamine Mesylate/Atropine) 10mcg/30mg/2mg/0.2MG/ML INJECTABLE, packaged in 2.5 mL Multiple-Dose vials, Rx Only, Compounded by: Akina Pharmacy, 23475 Rock Haven Way Suite 105, Sterling, VA 20166.
Manufacturer
Northern VA Compounders PLLC
Hazard
  • lack-of-sterility
  • 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#: 12012022@11
  • Exp 1/15/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.