The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0748-2023·Announced 2023-05-31

Vasopressin Injectable Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Failure

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling vasopressin 40 units injectable because FDA inspection raised concerns about sterility assurance.

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: FDA Class II injectable medication with potential sterility failure. No reported illnesses or injuries have been documented. Per rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury are rated High (score 3).

Plain-English summary

Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc. is recalling vasopressin 40 units in 0.9% sodium chloride injectable solution, distributed nationwide in the United States. The affected lot numbers are 37-889738 and 37-889742, with an expiration date of May 2023. The product is supplied in 100 mL bags at 0.4 units/mL.

The recall was initiated following an FDA inspection that raised questions about the sterility assurance of these products. Vasopressin is a prescription-only injectable medication used in hospital and clinical settings.

The recalled product

Product
vasopressin 40 units added to 0.9% sodium chloride 100 mL*, 0.4 units/mL*, 100 mL per bag, Rx only, Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 6580 Snowdrift Rd., Ste 100, Allentown, PA 18106, NDC 71285-9001-1.
Manufacturer
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Hazard
  • sterility-failure

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 (3)

  • Lot # 37-889738
  • 37-889742
  • Exp 05/25/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.