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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jun 20, 2016 (10 years ago)

Papaverine 75 mg / Phentolamine 2.5 mg / Prostaglandin 25 mcg -- 4.2 mL GLASS VIAL, Rx…

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

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.

What was recalled

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

Recalling firm
W & C dba The Apothecary
Origin
MN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1511-2016

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.

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