Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc.: DMPS Aqueous Injection Recalled Due to Particulate Matter

Agency Publication Date: January 29, 2020

Summary

McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc. is recalling one lot of Dimercaptopropanesulfonate Sodium (DMPS) aqueous injection solution, 50mg/mL in 5 mL single-dose vials. This prescription-only medication was found to contain visible particulate matter in vials that had been released for dispensing. If you have this medication, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately, as the presence of foreign particles in an injectable drug can lead to serious health complications.

Risk

Injecting a solution containing particulate matter can cause local irritation, swelling, or infection at the injection site. More seriously, these particles can travel through the bloodstream and lodge in vital organs, potentially causing blockages (embolisms), inflammation, or damage to the heart, lungs, or brain.

What You Should Do

Locate your medication and check the label for Dimercaptopropanesulfonate Sodium (DMPS), Aqueous injection solution, 50mg/mL 5 mL SDV.
Verify if your product belongs to the affected lot by looking for Lot #18J1081 with an expiration date of 03/10/19.
If you identify an affected vial, do not use it. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance on alternatives and how to return the product.
Return any unused vials from Lot #18J1081 to the pharmacy where you received them to request a refund and ensure the defective product is safely discarded.
Contact McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc. directly at their Santa Ana, California location if you have questions regarding this recall.
For further consumer safety information or to report a complaint, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Healthcare consultation and pharmacy return.

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Dimercaptopropanesulfonate Sodium (DMPS), Aqueous injection solution, 50mg/mL (5 mL SDV)

Lot Numbers:

18J1081 (Exp 03/10/19)

Date Ranges: 03/10/19

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 84622

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Sold By: McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc.

Manufactured In: United States

Distributed To: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

Risk

What You Should Do

Locate your medication and check the label for Dimercaptopropanesulfonate Sodium (DMPS), Aqueous injection solution, 50mg/mL 5 mL SDV.

Verify if your product belongs to the affected lot by looking for Lot #18J1081 with an expiration date of 03/10/19.

If you identify an affected vial, do not use it. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately for guidance on alternatives and how to return the product.

Return any unused vials from Lot #18J1081 to the pharmacy where you received them to request a refund and ensure the defective product is safely discarded.

Contact McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc. directly at their Santa Ana, California location if you have questions regarding this recall.

For further consumer safety information or to report a complaint, call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.