FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0062-2015

Product

Bacteriostatic water for injection packaged in an amber glass injectable vial, Martin Avenue Pharmacy, 1247 Rickert Dr, Naperville, IL.

Affected lot / code info
Lot Number: 03082014@2, Exp 9/4/2014; 04142014@8, Exp 10/11/2014; 05242014@2, Exp 11/20/2014; 06202014@20, Exp 12/17/2014; 08192014@33, Exp 2/15/2015

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry. The recall is being initiated in connection with a recent FDA inspection due to observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility assurance.

Recalling firm

Firm
Martin Avenue Pharmacy, Inc.
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1247 Rickert Dr, N/A, Naperville, Illinois 60540-1008

Distribution

Quantity
600 mL
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-08-27
FDA classified
2014-10-29
Posted by FDA
2014-11-05
Terminated
2018-05-31
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0062-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.