The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0888-2017·Announced 2017-06-14

MedPark Pharmacy Recalls Methylcobalamin Injection Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

MedPark Pharmacy is recalling methylcobalamin 1mg/1mL injection vials because the company cannot ensure the product is sterile. The affected lot was distributed to a patient in Maryland.

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 agency classification is FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving potential serious health consequences such as sterility failures in injectable drugs.

Plain-English summary

MedPark Pharmacy, LLC is recalling methylcobalamin 1mg/1mL vials for injection. The recall was initiated because the company lacks assurance of the sterility of the product. The specific lot number is 20170323-01, and the expiration date is 09/18/2017.

The affected product was distributed to a patient in Maryland. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, which means the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or MedPark Pharmacy for instructions on how to return or dispose of the medication.

The recalled product

Product
methylcobalamin 1mg/1mL, vial for injection, Rx only, MedPark Pharmacy 2002 Medical Pkwy. # 170 Annapolis, MD 21401

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 #: 20170323-01
  • Exp.09/18/2017

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: