FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1508-2016

Product

Calcium Gluconate 1% -- 1000 mL VIAFLEX IV BAG, Rx only, THE APOTHECARY, A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 165 19th St S #102, Sartell, MN 56377

Affected lot / code info
LOT #: 12201604@21

Why it was recalled

Lack of assurance of sterility: This recall includes of all unexpired lots medications containing Calcium Gluconate, Papaverine, Phentolamine, and /or Prostaglandin) due to unsubstantiated validation of beyond use dating.

Recalling firm

Firm
W & C dba The Apothecary
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
165 19th St S, Suite 102, Sartell, Minnesota 56377-2567

Distribution

Quantity
40,000 mL
Distribution pattern
MN

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-06-20
FDA classified
2016-09-16
Posted by FDA
2016-09-28
Terminated
2017-04-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1508-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.