Avella Recalls Magnesium Sulfate Bags Due to Incorrect Barcode Expiration Dates
Avella of Deer Valley is recalling 4,950 bags of compounded magnesium sulfate because the 2D barcodes contain incorrect expiration dates that do not match the label.
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 (incorrect barcode expiration date) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. is recalling 4,950 bags of Magnesium 2gm sulfate added to D5W 50 mL. The product is a sterile single-use bag compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy in Phoenix, Arizona. The recall is due to a labeling error where the 2D barcode on the product labels contains an incorrect expiration date that does not match the correct expiration date printed on the face of the label.
The affected product was distributed to 13 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The recall covers specific lot codes and expiration dates ranging from December 24, 2018, to February 18, 2019.
Healthcare providers and consumers should check their inventory for the specific lot codes and expiration dates listed in the recall notice. If the product is found, it should be removed from use and returned to the distributor or the recalling firm.
The recalled product
- Product
- MAGnesium 2gm sulfate, added to D5W 50 mL, Volume: 54 mL, Sterile single use bag, Compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy 24416 N 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (877) 794-0404, NDC 42852-902-05.
- Manufacturer
- Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38
- Hazard
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 (20)
- 138-20182509@110
- 138-20182509@111
- 138-20182509@112
- BUD 12/24/2018
- 138-20180210@76
- 138-20180210@86
- BUD 12/31/2018
- 138-20180410@66
- BUD 1/2/2019
- 138-20183110@43
- 138-20183110@44
- BUD 1/29/2019
- 138-20180111@84
- 138-20180111@85
- BUD 1/30/2019
- 138-20180611@36
- 138-20180611@39
- 138-20180611@52
- 138-20180611@60
- BUD 2/4/2019
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38 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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