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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 17, 2018 (8 years ago)

Ascorbic Acid 500 mg/mL 500 mL TPN. Rx Only. Packaged in 500 ml…

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

Why it was recalled

Lack of sterility assurance.

Cause type: Sterility / contamination

A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.

What was recalled

Ascorbic Acid 500 mg/mL 500 mL TPN. Rx Only. Packaged in 500 ml bag. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247

Recalling firm
Guardian Pharmacy Services
Origin
TX, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1053-2018 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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