Vital Care Compounder recalls methylcobalamin injection vials produced without sterile assurance. Products may cause infection if used improperly. Check lot numbers for affected items.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: FDA inspection found the recalled products were produced in a manner than cannot guarantee the sterility of the products purported to be sterile.
Vital Care Compounder has recalled methylcobalamin injection vials that were produced without sterile assurance. Using these vials could lead to infections if the products are not properly sterilized.
FDA inspections found the vials were produced without adequate sterility assurance. This means the products could become contaminated with bacteria, leading to infections if injected.
Patients prescribed methylcobalamin injections by healthcare providers. Those using the product without medical supervision are at risk of infection.
Check for lot numbers 57997 (BUD: 02/25/2023) or 64941 (BUD: 03/08/2023) on the vial packaging. The product is prescription-only and sold by Vital Care Compounder in Hattiesburg, MS.
Look for lot numbers 57997 (BUD: 02/25/2023) or 64941 (BUD: 03/08/2023) on the vial packaging.
The FDA found the vials were not produced with sterile assurance, so they could cause infections if used improperly.
Check the lot number on the vial packaging; affected products have lot numbers 57997 (BUD: 02/25/2023) or 64941 (BUD: 03/08/2023).
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your healthcare provider for guidance on safe handling.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Vital Care Compounder to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0038-2023 — Vital Care Compounder Vital Care Compounder Hello, I own a Vital Care Compounder that is covered by recall D-0038-2023 from Vital Care Compounder. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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