The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0661-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Partell Specialty Pharmacy Recalls TM #3 Drug Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

Partell Specialty Pharmacy is recalling TM #3 drug vials because they were sterilized using a non-approved method, raising concerns about sterility assurance.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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, and the rubric specifies that FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury or property damage reports, or in this context, a critical sterility failure in a drug product, aligns with a Severe rating (Score 4) due to the potential for serious health consequences from non-sterile injectable drugs.

Plain-English summary

Partell Specialty Pharmacy is recalling TM #3 (ALP10/PAPAV12/PHENT1), 3 mL amber vials, prescription only. The recall was initiated because the firm used a non-approved method of sterilization for these drug products, which creates a lack of assurance regarding sterility.

The affected products are distributed in Nevada only. Specific lots involved in the recall include 20180206@3 (Best Use Date 03/23/2018), 20180212@15 (Best Use Date 03/29/2018), and 20180219@16 (Best Use Date 04/02/2018).

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using these products and contact Partell Specialty Pharmacy at (702) 791-3800 or their healthcare provider for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
TM #3 (ALP10/PAPAV12/PHENT1), 3 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#: 20180206@3
  • BUD 03/23/2018
  • 20180212@15
  • BUD 03/29/2018
  • 20180219@16
  • 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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