The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1762-2015·Announced 2015-09-23

Tri-Mix Injectable Recalled Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling Tri-Mix injectable products because an FDA inspection 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 source text explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), particularly when involving potential sterility issues in injectable products.

Plain-English summary

The Compounding Pharmacy of America is recalling Tri-Mix (15 mg/0.5 mg/5 mcg) Injectable, Sterile, Keep Frozen. The product is a 7 ml sterile injectable solution manufactured in Knoxville, Tennessee, and distributed nationwide. The recall covers all lots distributed between November 2014 and May 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 that 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 recalled Tri-Mix product. Patients who have received this medication should consult their healthcare provider for guidance on alternative treatments or monitoring.

The recalled product

Product
Tri-Mix (15 mg/0.5 mg/5 mcg) Injectable, Sterile, Keep Frozen, 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
  • 01212015@40
  • 7/20/2015

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 →