The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-558-2013·Announced 2013-06-12

FDA Recalls Glutathione Injectable Due to Sterility Concerns

The Compounding Shop is recalling Glutathione 200 mg/mL Injectable vials because FDA inspections raised concerns about quality control and sterility assurance.

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 agency classification is FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a lack of assurance of sterility in an injectable drug, which poses a significant risk of serious injury or infection.

Plain-English summary

The Compounding Shop, Inc. is recalling 7 vials of 50 mL each of Glutathione 200 mg/mL Injectable. The recall was initiated following FDA inspection findings that resulted in concerns regarding the quality control processes used to ensure the sterility of the product.

The affected product was distributed in Florida, California, Minnesota, and Maine. The recall covers all lots of this specific compounded injectable.

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

The recalled product

Product
Glutathione 200 mg/mL Injectable, 50 mL vials, compounded by The Compounding Shop, St. Petersburg, FL

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 (1)

  • All Lots

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 25 recalled by THE COMPOUNDING SHOP, INC. 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 25 products in this recall →