The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0600-2018·Announced 2018-02-21

FDA Recalls Non-Sterile HCG and Methylcobalamin Injection Vials

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling 5 vials of HCG and Methylcobalamin injection due to non-sterility. The product was distributed in Tennessee and South Carolina.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is voluntarily recalling 5 vials of HCG 5,000 IU/mL + Methylcobalamin 500 mcg/mL Injection. The recall was initiated on January 12, 2018, because the product was found to be non-sterile. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The affected product is a 5 mL multi-dose vial, sterile, prescription-only, compounded by The Compounding Pharmacy of America in Knoxville, Tennessee. The specific lot number is 01052018@46, with a use-by date of February 9, 2018. The product was distributed in Tennessee and South Carolina.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it immediately and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return. The recall status is currently terminated.

The recalled product

Product
HCG 5,000 IU/mL + Methylcobalamin 500 mcg/mL Injection 5 mL, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Rx Only, Compounded by The Compounding Pharmacy of America, 6216 Highland Place Way, Ste. 101A Knoxville, TN 37919 Ph (855) 277-2488 Fax (888) 689-9892
Affected units
5

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)

  • Lot: 01052018@46 Use By: 2/9/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: