US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 6, 2013 (13 years ago)

PGE-1, 20 mcg/mL Injection in Normal Saline, 10 mL, University Compounding Pharmacy…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: University Compounding Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling certain pharmacy products due to lack of assurance of sterility concerns.

What was recalled

PGE-1, 20 mcg/mL Injection in Normal Saline, 10 mL, University Compounding Pharmacy, 855-398-1800.

Recalling firm
University Compounding Pharmacy
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1023-2013

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.