The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-753-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Olympia Pharmacy Recalls Metabolase Forte Injection Due to Sterility Concerns

Olympia Pharmacy is recalling Metabolase Forte Injection because FDA inspection findings 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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating under the rubric, particularly given the risk of sterility failure in an injectable drug.

Plain-English summary

Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy is recalling Metabolase Forte Injection. The recall was initiated following FDA inspection findings that resulted in concerns regarding quality control processes and the assurance of sterility for the product.

The affected product is identified by code B5021 with an expiration date of 9/30/13. The recall covers one unit of the product. Distribution was nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Metabolase Forte Injection, compounded by Olympia Pharmacy, Orlando, FL
Affected units
1

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)

  • B5021 Exp 9/30/13

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 105 recalled by Lowlite Investments, Inc. D/B/A Olympia Pharmacy 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 105 products in this recall →