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Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0767-2017·Announced 2017-05-24

Key Pharmacy Recalls GSH/NAC Inhalation Solution Due to Sterility Concerns

Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center is recalling GSH/NAC Inhalation Solution due to a lack of assurance of sterility.

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, and the hazard involves a lack of assurance of sterility in a compounded drug, which poses a significant risk of infection or serious injury.

Plain-English summary

Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center is recalling GSH/NAC INH PV 150/50MG/ML SOLN, a sterile compounded inhalation solution. The recall is being conducted because the firm cannot ensure the sterility of the product.

The affected product is a prescription-only inhalation solution prepared in 4mL plastic multiple-dose vials. The specific lot number is t02-21-2017@111, with an expiration date of 4/23/2017. The product was distributed nationwide in the U.S.A., as well as in Australia and Canada.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
GSH/NAC INH PV 150/50MG/ML SOLN, Inhalation Solution, 150mg/50mg/mL, Rx only, 4mL Plastic/Multiple Dose vial, Prepared by Key Compounding Pharmacy
Manufacturer
Key Pharmacy and Compounding Center
Category
Drug — Compounded Sterile Drug
Hazard
Affected units
180

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot # t02-21-2017@111
  • Exp 4/23/2017

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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