The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1124-2015·Announced 2015-06-17

Montana Compounding Pharmacy Recalls Trimix Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

Montana Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Trimix injectable vials because FDA inspectors observed objectionable conditions that raise concerns about the product's sterility.

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, and the hazard involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an injectable product, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or infection.

Plain-English summary

Montana Compounding Pharmacy in Missoula, Montana, is recalling specific vials of Trimix (A;PH,PA) (N) injectable. The product is a prescription-only compounded medication containing alprostadil, papaverine, and phentolamine, distributed in 1 mL vials.

The recall was initiated because FDA inspectors observed objectionable conditions during an inspection that raised a lack of assurance regarding the sterility of the product. The specific lot affected is Lot 04162015:77@4, with an expiration date of 6/8/2015. The product was distributed in Montana and North Dakota.

Patients who have received this medication should contact their healthcare provider for guidance. Consumers should not use the recalled product and should return it to the pharmacy or follow instructions from their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Trimix (A;PH,PA) (N), injectable, 80 UG-0.6 mg-4.8 mg/mL, 1 mL vial, Rx only, compounded by Montana Compounding Pharmacy, Missoula, MT

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 04162015:77@4
  • Expiry date: 6/8/2015

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Montana Compounding Pharmacy 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 12 products in this recall →