FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-389-2013

Product

Methylprednisolone and Dexamethasone Injection, all strengths and all presentations including a) Methylpred/ Dexameth 1-2-3 mL and b) Methylpred/Dexa 3 mL PFS; Rx only, Green Valley Drugs, 1850 Whitney Mesa, #180, Henderson, NV 89014.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) Methylpred/ Dexameth 1-2-3 mL: 13040150GV1, Exp 7/1/2013; 13032750GV3, Exp 6/27/2013; b) Methylpred/Dexa 3 mL PFS: 13032050GV4, Exp 6/20/2013

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: all sterile products compounded, repackaged, and distributed by this compounding pharmacy due to lack of sterility assurance and concerns associated with the quality control processes.

Recalling firm

Firm
FVS Holdings, Inc. dba. Green Valley Drugs
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1850 Whitney Mesa Dr, Suite 180, Henderson, Nevada 89014-2091

Distribution

Quantity
430 vials and syringes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-04-10
FDA classified
2013-05-16
Posted by FDA
2013-05-22
Terminated
2014-03-21
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-389-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.