The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1575-2015·Announced 2015-09-23

FDA Recalls Methylcobalamin and Hydroxocobalamin Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling Methylcobalamin and Hydroxocobalamin Injectable due to FDA inspection findings of GMP violations that may impact 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, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the potential impact on sterility of an injectable product.

Plain-English summary

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling Methylcobalamin 1,000 mcg/ml + Hydroxocobalamin 1,000 mcg/ml Injectable, Preservative Free, Sterile, Refrigerate. The recall was initiated because an FDA inspection identified Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) violations that potentially impact the product's quality and sterility.

The affected product is a 32 ml total volume injectable solution. The recall covers all lots distributed between November 2014 and May 2015. The distribution pattern is listed as nationwide.

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

The recalled product

Product
Methylcobalamin 1,000 mcg/ml + Hydroxocobalamin 1,000 mcg/ml Injectable, Preservative Free, Sterile, Refrigerate, The Compounding Pharmacy of America, Knoxville, TN

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 (3)

  • All lots distributed between November 2014 and May 2015
  • 04202015@81
  • 7/19/2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 382 recalled by The Compounding Pharmacy of America 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 382 products in this recall →