Life Science Pharmacy Recalls Compounded Estriol Vaginal Gels Due to Penicillin Contamination
Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling compounded Estriol Vaginal Gels due to potential penicillin cross-contamination. The recall covers all lots 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, which corresponds to a Severe rating (4) under the rubric, particularly given the risk of penicillin allergy in a drug product.
Plain-English summary
Life Science Pharmacy Inc. is recalling compounded Estriol Vaginal Gels, a prescription product manufactured in Harriman, NY. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with penicillin.
The recall includes all lots of the affected product. Distribution was nationwide. The source text does not specify the number of units recalled or the specific dates of distribution.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for instructions on how to dispose of the medication or obtain a replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- ESTRIOL Vaginal Gels, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
- Manufacturer
- Life Science Pharmacy Inc
- Category
- Drug — Compounded Prescription
- Hazard
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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