Vital Care Compounder Recalls Trypan Blue Vials Due to Sterility Concerns
Vital Care Compounder is recalling 54 vials of Trypan Blue 0.3% because aluminum crimps may not fully seal the rubber stopper, compromising sterility.
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 the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving potential but unreported harm.
Plain-English summary
Vital Care Compounder is recalling 54 vials of Trypan Blue 0.3%, 0.5 mL Vial. The recall was initiated because the aluminum crimps on the vials do not fully seal the rubber stopper, which creates a lack of assurance of sterility.
The affected product is identified by Lot #391462 and has a use-by date of 10-06-2016. The distribution was limited to Mississippi (MS).
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected vials and contact Vital Care Compounder for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Trypan Blue 0.3%, 0.5 mL Vial, Vital Care Compounder, Hattiesburg, MS
- Manufacturer
- Vital Care Compounder
- Category
- Drug — Pharmaceutical Compounds
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 54
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#: 391462
- Use by 10-06-2016
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Vital Care Compounder 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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