VANCOMYCIN INTRAVITREAL 1MG/ SOLUTION recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

October 7, 2022

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder recalls VANCOMYCIN INTRAVITREAL 1MG/0.1ML SOLUTION, 0.5 mL syringes, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, 115 S. 40th Ave., Hattiesb…

Recall number

D-0056-2023

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder

Sold / distributed

AL, LA, MS, and TN

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection found the recalled products were produced in a manner than cannot guarantee the sterility of the products purported to be sterile.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

VANCOMYCIN INTRAVITREAL 1MG/0.1ML SOLUTION, 0.5 mL syringes, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, 115 S. 40th Ave., Hattiesburg, MS 39402