The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1570-2019·Announced 2019-08-07

Wise Pharmacy Recalls Gentamicin Irrigation Solution Due to Processing Controls

Wise Pharmacy is recalling Gentamicin Irrigation Solution due to a lack of processing controls. The affected product was distributed in Colorado, Texas, and Wyoming.

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, which typically involves a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The source text cites 'Lack of Processing Controls' without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Wise Pharmacy, located in Littleton, Colorado, is recalling Gentamicin (GU) Irrigation 240 mg/500 mL Solution. The product is packaged in 250 mL containers and is compounded for prescription use only. The recall is being conducted due to a lack of processing controls.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 7179N and has an expiration date of July 16, 2019. The recall number is D-1570-2019. The product was distributed in Colorado, Texas, and Wyoming.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for instructions on how to return or dispose of the medication.

The recalled product

Product
Gentamicin (GU) Irrigation 240 mg/500 mL Solution, 250 mL Container, Shake well and Refrigerate, Rx only, Compounded by Wise Pharmacy, Littleton, CO 80123.
Manufacturer
Wise Pharmacy
Affected units
1

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #: 7179N
  • Exp 7/16/2019

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Wise 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 11 products in this recall →