The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1711-2015·Announced 2015-09-23

FDA Recalls Morphine and Ropivacaine Compounded Solution Due to Sterility Concerns

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling a sterile morphine, ropivacaine, and baclofen solution because FDA inspections found GMP violations that may affect 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 a compounded injectable solution, which carries a significant risk of serious injury or infection.

Plain-English summary

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling Morphine 50 mg/ml + Ropivacaine 5 mg/ml + Baclofen 20 mcg/ml Solution, Sterile, Preservative Free. The product is a 33 ml solution distributed nationwide. The recall covers all lots distributed between November 2014 and May 2015, including lot 04072015@69 dated 7/6/2015.

The recall was initiated because an FDA inspection identified Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) violations that potentially impact the product's quality and sterility. The lack of assurance of sterility poses a risk to patients using the medication.

Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the affected product immediately. Consumers should contact their healthcare provider for guidance on alternative treatments or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Morphine 50 mg/ml + Ropivacaine 5 mg/ml +Baclofen 20 mcg/ml Solution, Sterile, Preservative Free, 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
  • 04072015@69
  • 7/6/2015

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 →