The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0110-2015·Announced 2014-11-05

Martin Avenue Pharmacy Recalls Veterinary Injection Suspension Due to Sterility Concerns

Martin Avenue Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling veterinary injection suspensions due to quality control observations that present a risk to sterility assurance.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and is a voluntary precautionary measure based on quality control observations regarding sterility assurance, with no reported illnesses or injuries in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within their expiry dates. The specific product identified is Peng/proc/strep/chlor/hyos (penicillin G, procaine, streptomycin sulfate, chlorpheniramine maleate, hyoscyamine sulfate) (vet) injection suspension, packaged in an amber glass injectable vial. The recall covers 900 mL quantities distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated following a recent FDA inspection that identified observations associated with certain quality control procedures. These observations present a risk to the assurance of sterility for the compounded preparations. The affected lot numbers are 03312014@29 (Exp 9/27/2014) and 06262014@20 (Exp 12/23/2014).

Consumers and veterinary professionals should discontinue use of the affected products and contact Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. for further instructions or a refund. The FDA classifies this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Peng/proc/strep/chlor/hyos (penicillin G, procaine, streptomycin sulfate, chlorpheniramine maleate, hyoscyamine sulfate) (vet) injection suspension packaged in an amber glass injectable vial, Martin Avenue Pharmacy, 1247 Rickert Dr, Naperville, IL.

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 (4)

  • Lot Number: 03312014@29
  • Exp 9/27/2014
  • 06262014@20
  • Exp 12/23/2014

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 118 recalled by Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 118 products in this recall →