The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1683-2015·Announced 2015-09-23

Lipo-B MMC I Injectable Recalled for Sterility Assurance Concerns

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling Lipo-B MMC I 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 and involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an injectable product, which poses a significant risk of adverse health consequences such as infection.

Plain-English summary

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling Lipo-B MMC I (SULFUR FREE) Injectable, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Room Temperature. The product is a 1200 ml injectable solution distributed nationwide. The recall covers all lots distributed between November 2014 and May 2015, specifically lot 04222015@13 (dated 7/21/2015) and lot 05112015@74 (dated 8/9/2015).

The recall was initiated because an FDA inspection identified Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) violations that potentially impact the product's quality and sterility. The agency has classified this as a Class II recall, indicating a situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product immediately. Patients who have received the injection should consult their healthcare provider for guidance. The recall is limited to the specific lots and dates listed above.

The recalled product

Product
Lipo-B MMC I (SULFUR FREE) Injectable, Multi-Dose Vial, Sterile, Room Temperature, 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 (5)

  • All lots distributed between November 2014 and May 2015
  • 04222015@13
  • 7/21/2015
  • 05112015@74
  • 8/9/2015

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 →