The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0817-2022·Announced 2022-05-04

PGE-1 Alprostadil Injection Recalled for Manufacturing Process Deviations

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy is recalling 821 vials of PGE-1 Alprostadil 40 mcg/mL injection nationwide. The recall is due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice deviations in environmental and personnel monitoring procedures that were not properly investigated.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall due to CGMP deviations in environmental and personnel monitoring. Prior to October 1, 2021, monitoring excursions were not properly investigated per manufacturing requirements.

Plain-English summary

Olympia Compounding Pharmacy is recalling 821 vials of PGE-1, Alprostadil 40 mcg/mL, a prescription injection medication, due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. The recall affects three lot numbers: I24028 (expiration 9/28/2022), F47C30 (expiration 6/30/2022), and F47B30 (expiration 6/30/2022), all distributed nationwide.

The FDA initiated this recall because prior to October 1, 2021, environmental and personnel monitoring Out of Action Limit (OOAL) excursions were not being properly investigated. CGMP requires proper investigation of any monitoring excursions to ensure manufacturing quality and product safety.

Patients currently using this medication should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance. Those who believe they may have received an affected vial should not use the product and should report any adverse effects to their healthcare provider or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
PGE-1, Alprostadil 40 mcg/mL, 10ml Multi-Dose vial, Rx Only, Olympia Pharmaceuticals 6700 Convoy Rd., Ste. 155, Orlando, FL 32835. NDC 73198-0028-10.
Manufacturer
Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy
Hazard
  • manufacturing-defect
  • monitoring-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)

  • Lots: I24028 BUD: 9/28/2022
  • F47C30 BUD: 6/30/2022
  • F47B30 BUD: 6/30/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.