Life Science Pharmacy Recalls 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose Powder Due to Penicillin Contamination
Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose Powder because it may be contaminated with penicillin. The product was distributed nationwide.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, and the rubric specifies that FDA Class II recalls with potential for significant harm (such as penicillin contamination, which can cause severe allergic reactions) are classified as Severe.
Plain-English summary
Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling 2-Deoxy-D-Glucose Powder, a prescription compounded product, due to potential contamination with penicillin. The recall covers all lots of the product.
The product was distributed nationwide. The source text does not specify the exact number of units affected or the specific dates of distribution.
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for further instructions. The source text does not provide specific contact information for the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- 2-DEOXY-D-GLUCOSE Powder, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
- Manufacturer
- Life Science Pharmacy Inc
- Category
- Drug — Compounded Prescription
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 (1)
- all lots
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 23 recalled by Life Science 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.
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