Veterinary Pharmacy Corporation: Iron 20% Compounded Veterinary Injection Recalled for Sterility Failure

Agency Publication Date: September 20, 2016

Summary

Veterinary Pharmacy Corporation is recalling 20 bags of RX 214-650 Iron 20% (200 mg/ml) injectable solution for animals because the product failed sterility testing. The recall affects 1000 ml bags distributed in Ohio that were manufactured with an intended beyond-use date of March 2017. Owners and veterinarians should immediately stop using these specific bags and consult with a veterinary professional regarding any animals that have already received the medication.

Risk

A failure in sterility testing means the product may contain microorganisms like bacteria or fungi, which can cause serious or life-threatening infections in animals when administered via injection.

What You Should Do

Check your supply for Iron 20% (200 mg/ml) in 1000 ml bags labeled as RX 214-650 (note: the recall description also references RX 215-650; consumers should check for both identifiers).
Verify the identifying codes on the bag: look for Vet Rx Lot # V20030716, Product Code 4001500, and a Beyond Use Date of 03/17.
Immediately stop using any product that matches these lot numbers and beyond-use dates.
Contact your veterinarian or animal health provider if your animal has received this injection and is showing signs of illness or infection.
Return any unused bags to the place of purchase or contact Veterinary Pharmacy Corporation at their Saint Peter, Minnesota location for specific return and refund instructions.
Contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at 240-402-7002 for additional questions regarding this veterinary drug recall.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Veterinary drug return and refund

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

Affected Products

Product: RX 214-650 Iron 20% (200 mg/ml) Injection (1000 ml bag)

Model:

RX 214-650

RX 215-650

4001500

Lot Numbers:

V20030716

Pharmacosmos Lot # P926

Date Ranges: Beyond Use Date: 03/17

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 73764

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Veterinary Pharmacy Corporation

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: #20 1000ml bags

Distributed To: Ohio

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your supply for Iron 20% (200 mg/ml) in 1000 ml bags labeled as RX 214-650 (note: the recall description also references RX 215-650; consumers should check for both identifiers).

Verify the identifying codes on the bag: look for Vet Rx Lot # V20030716, Product Code 4001500, and a Beyond Use Date of 03/17.

Immediately stop using any product that matches these lot numbers and beyond-use dates.

Contact your veterinarian or animal health provider if your animal has received this injection and is showing signs of illness or infection.

Return any unused bags to the place of purchase or contact Veterinary Pharmacy Corporation at their Saint Peter, Minnesota location for specific return and refund instructions.

Contact the FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at 240-402-7002 for additional questions regarding this veterinary drug recall.