Key Takeaway
Calcium Gluconate 1% -- 1000 mL VIAFLEX IV BAG, Rx only, THE APOTHECARY, A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 165 19th St S #102, Sartell, MN 56377 by W & C dba The Apothecary was recalled on June 20, 2016. The hazard: Lack of assurance of sterility: This recall includes of all unexpired lots medications containing Calcium Gluconate, Papaverine, Phentolamine, and /o...
Calcium Gluconate 1% -- 1000 mL VIAFLEX IV BAG, Rx only, THE APOTHECARY, A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 165 19th St S #102, Sartell, MN 56377
Description
Calcium Gluconate 1% -- 1000 mL VIAFLEX IV BAG, Rx only, THE APOTHECARY, A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 165 19th St S #102, Sartell, MN 56377
Hazard / Reason
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.
Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.
Products Affected
Calcium Gluconate 1% -- 1000 mL VIAFLEX IV BAG, Rx only, THE APOTHECARY, A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 165 19th St S #102, Sartell, MN 56377
DrugsCompany Information
W & C dba The Apothecary
Sartell, MN, United States
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MN
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Calcium Gluconate 2.5% -- 20 mL PLASTIC SYRINGE, Rx only, THE APOTHECARY, A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 165 19th St S #102, Sartell, MN 56377
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Papaverine 75 mg / Phentolamine 2.5 mg / Prostaglandin 25 mcg -- 4.2 mL GLASS VIAL, Rx only, THE APOTHECARY, A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 165 19th St S #102, Sartell, MN 56377
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Papaverine 30 mg / Phentolamine 1 mg / mL -- 5 mL GLASS VIAL, Rx only, THE APOTHECARY, A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 165 19th St S #102, Sartell, MN 56377
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Prostaglandin 200 mcg/ 0.1 mL -- 25 mL GLASS VIAL, Rx only, THE APOTHECARY, A COMPOUNDING PHARMACY, 165 19th St S #102, Sartell, MN 56377
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