The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1146-2017·Announced 2017-09-20

Bella Pharmaceuticals Recalls PF-Glutathione Vials Due to Sterility Concerns

Bella Pharmaceuticals is recalling 82 vials of PF-Glutathione 200mg/ml because the product lacks assurance of sterility.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Drugs): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for drug recalls involving potential serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling 82 vials of PF-Glutathione 200mg/ml, 30 mL vials, which are prescription-only products. The recall was initiated because the product lacks assurance of sterility.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 070617GL with an expiration date of 1/6/18. The recall covers distribution nationwide within the USA.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
PF-Glutathione 200mg/ml, 30 mL vials, Rx only, Bella Pharma 3101 W. Devon Ave., Chicago, IL 60659 1 (877) BELLA.
Hazard
Affected units
82

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #: 070617GL
  • Exp. 1/6/18

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 16 recalled by Bella Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 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 16 products in this recall →

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