The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0752-2017·Announced 2017-05-24

Key Pharmacy Recalls TRI MIX Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center is recalling TRI MIX 5/30/0.5 injection vials because the firm cannot ensure the sterile compounded drugs are free from contamination.

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 hazard involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an injectable drug, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or hospitalization if contaminated.

Plain-English summary

Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center is recalling TRI MIX 5/30/0.5 5ML MDV MCG/MG/MG/ML INJ, a prescription-only injection prepared in 5 mL glass multiple-dose vials. The recall involves 2 vials per unit, specifically Lot # t02-01-2017@127 with an expiration date of 7/5/2017.

The recall is being conducted due to a lack of assurance of sterility for the sterile compounded drugs. The firm is recalling these products while they are within their expiration date to address this quality control issue.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the U.S.A., as well as in Australia and Canada. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled vials and contact their pharmacist or the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
TRI MIX 5/30/0.5 5ML MDV MCG/MG/MG/ML INJ, Injection, 5mcg/30mg/0.5mg/mL, Rx only, 5 mL Glass/Multiple Dose vial, Prepared by Key Compounding Pharmacy
Manufacturer
Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center
Category
Drug — Compounded Sterile Drug
Hazard
Affected units
2

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 (2)

  • Lot # t02-01-2017@127
  • Exp 7/5/2017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 79 recalled by Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center 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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