The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0660-2022·Announced 2022-03-23

Trimix Injectable Vials Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

Family Pharmacy of Statesville is recalling Trimix injectable vials (Alprostadil/Papaverine/Phentolamine 20 mcg/30 mg/0.5 mg) due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recall affects 2 vials distributed in North Carolina.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for a sterility assurance deficiency in an injectable drug product. Although no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, lack of sterility in injectable preparations presents a high risk of serious harm (infection, sepsis) if the product has been administered. Class II recalls typically warrant a score of 4 or higher when serious illness is reported; in the absence of reported illness but with a theoretical high-risk hazard, a score of 3 (High) applies per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Family Pharmacy of Statesville, Inc. is recalling Trimix (Alprostadil/Papaverine/Phentolamine) 20 mcg/30 mg/0.5 mg Injectable 5 mL vials, Rx only, due to lack of assurance of sterility. The recalled product consists of 2 vials with Lot #07212020 and a beyond-use date of 9/4/2020.

This recall was issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), classified as a Class II recall. The product was distributed in North Carolina only.

Patients who have received this product should consult their healthcare provider regarding potential risks. Pharmacists and healthcare facilities should stop use and distribution of this product immediately and contact Family Pharmacy of Statesville for recall instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Trimix (Alprostadil/Papaverine/Phentolamine) 20 mcg/30 mg/0.5 mg Injectable 5 mL vials, Rx only, Family Pharmacy of Statesville, Inc.
Manufacturer
Family Pharmacy of Statesville
Hazard
  • lack-of-sterility
  • injectable-contamination

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 #: 07212020@ BUD: 9/4/2020

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • NC