The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0851-2017·Announced 2017-05-31

Advanced Pharma Recalls Sodium Citrate Due to Latex Labeling Defect

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling all strengths and dosage forms of Sodium Citrate because the product may contain latex without 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 and involves a labeling error regarding latex content, which fits the rubric criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Advanced Pharma Inc. is recalling all strengths, dosage forms, and packaging of Sodium Citrate, a prescription-only medication. The recall is being conducted because the products may contain synthetic latex and/or natural latex, which is not properly identified on the label.

The recall covers all lots within their expiration dates and is distributed nationwide in the United States. The specific distribution point mentioned is Avella of Houston in Houston, Texas.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled Sodium Citrate products and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Sodium Citrate 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 →