Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Vital Rx, Inc. dba Atlantic Pharmacy and Compounding: All Sterile Products Recalled for Lack of Sterility Assurance

Agency Publication Date: August 20, 2018

Summary

Vital Rx, Inc. dba Atlantic Pharmacy and Compounding is recalling 61 sterile drug products that were distributed nationwide. An FDA inspection discovered poor production practices that failed to ensure these medications are sterile. Because these products are intended to be sterile, any contamination could lead to serious or life-threatening infections in patients.

Risk

Non-sterile drugs intended for injection or use in the eyes can introduce bacteria or fungi directly into the body. This can cause severe infections, systemic illness, or permanent damage depending on the site of administration.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have any sterile medications from Atlantic Pharmacy and Compounding by checking the pharmacy label for the name 'Vital Rx, Inc.' or 'Atlantic Pharmacy and Compounding'.
Check your medications to see if they are within their 'use by' or expiration date; all sterile products that have not yet expired are included in this recall.
Immediately stop using any affected sterile products and contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for medical guidance and to arrange for alternative medications.
Return any unused product to the pharmacy where you purchased it for a refund and contact Vital Rx, Inc. at their Pompano Beach, Florida location for further instructions.
For additional questions or to report a problem, contact 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

Consultation 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: All Sterile Products within expiry

Model:

Recall #: D-0148-2018

Date Ranges: All products within expiry

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 77978

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Vital Rx, Inc. dba Atlantic Pharmacy and Compounding

Sold By: Atlantic Pharmacy and Compounding

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 61 Products

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have any sterile medications from Atlantic Pharmacy and Compounding by checking the pharmacy label for the name 'Vital Rx, Inc.' or 'Atlantic Pharmacy and Compounding'.

Check your medications to see if they are within their 'use by' or expiration date; all sterile products that have not yet expired are included in this recall.

Immediately stop using any affected sterile products and contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for medical guidance and to arrange for alternative medications.

Return any unused product to the pharmacy where you purchased it for a refund and contact Vital Rx, Inc. at their Pompano Beach, Florida location for further instructions.

For additional questions or to report a problem, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.