The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1057-2018·Announced 2018-08-15

Guardian Pharmacy Recalls Glycopyrrolate Syringes Due to Sterility Concerns

Guardian Pharmacy Services is recalling 100 syringes of compounded Glycopyrrolate 0.2 mg/mL in Texas due to a lack of sterility assurance.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, an FDA Class II recall involving a significant injury risk (lack of sterility assurance) corresponds to a severity score of 4 (Severe).

Plain-English summary

Guardian Pharmacy Services is recalling 100 2-mL syringes of compounded Glycopyrrolate 0.2 mg/mL. The product is prescription-only and was distributed in Texas. The specific lot number is 58811:93, with a use-by date of 06/18/2018.

The recall was initiated because of a lack of sterility assurance. This means the product may not be sterile, which poses a risk of infection if administered to patients.

Patients who have received this medication should contact their healthcare provider for guidance. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Glycopyrrolate 0.2 mg/mL 2ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 2 mL syringes. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247

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)

  • Lot: 58811:93 Use By: 06/18/2018

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 23 recalled by Guardian Pharmacy Services 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 23 products in this recall →