The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0849-2017·Announced 2017-05-31

Advanced Pharma Recalls Potassium Phosphate Due to Latex Labeling Defect

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling all strengths and dosage forms of Potassium Phosphate because the product may contain latex but lacks proper labeling.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The hazard is a labeling error regarding latex content, which is a moderate risk for allergic individuals but does not meet the criteria for Severe (Class I) or Critical (death/serious injury).

Plain-English summary

Advanced Pharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling all strengths, all dosage forms, and all packaging of Potassium Phosphate, a prescription-only medication. The recall is being conducted because the products may contain synthetic latex and/or natural latex, but this information is not properly classified or labeled on the packaging.

The recall covers all lots within their expiration dates and is distributed nationwide in the United States. The specific distribution pattern is listed as U.S. Nationwide.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for Potassium Phosphate manufactured by Advanced Pharma Inc. If the product is found, it should be returned to the pharmacy or point of purchase. Patients with known latex allergies should consult their healthcare provider regarding alternative medications.

The recalled product

Product
Potassium Phosphate all strengths, all dosage forms and all packaging, Rx Only, Avella of Houston, Houston, TX 77054

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 (1)

  • all lots within expiry.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 60 recalled by Advanced Pharma Inc. 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.

See all 60 products in this recall →