US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 3, 2015 (11 years ago)

17-Alpha Hydroxyprogesterone 250 mg/mL in Castor Oil Injection, 5 mL vials, Rx only…

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

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A recall of all compounded sterile preparations within expiry is being initiated due to observations associated with poor sterile production practices resulting in a lack of sterility assurance for their finished drugs.

What was recalled

17-Alpha Hydroxyprogesterone 250 mg/mL in Castor Oil Injection, 5 mL vials, Rx only, Essential Wellness PHARMACY, 4625 N. University, Peoria, IL 61614.

Recalling firm
Kalman Health & Wellness, Inc. dba Essential Wellness Pharma
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-299-2016

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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