The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0640-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Partell Specialty Pharmacy Recalls Lipoic Acid Due to Sterility Concerns

Partell Specialty Pharmacy is recalling Lipoic Acid 25mg/mL vials in Nevada because the firm used a non-approved method of sterilization.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for significant injury or health risk potential.

Plain-English summary

Partell Specialty Pharmacy is recalling Lipoic Acid 25mg/mL, 5 mL amber vials, which are prescription-only products. The recall is being conducted because the firm used a non-approved method of sterilization, resulting in a lack of assurance of sterility for the drug products.

The affected products were distributed only in Nevada. Specific lot numbers and best-use dates are listed in the recall documentation, including lots 20180124@10, 20180220@9, and 20180102@33.

Consumers who have these specific vials should stop using them and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Lipoic Acid 25mg/mL, 5 mL amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800
Manufacturer
Partell Specialty Pharmacy
Category
Drug — Injectable
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 (6)

  • Lot#: 20180124@10
  • BUD 04/05/2018
  • 20180220@9
  • BUD 05/21/2018
  • 20180102@33
  • BUD 04/02/2018.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 49 recalled by Partell Specialty Pharmacy 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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