Mylan Institutional LLC recalls Aloprim (allopurinol sodium) for Injection, 500 mg Single-Dose Vial, Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Institutional
Mylan recalls Aloprim (allopurinol sodium) injection vials that may discolor during shelf life due to appearance issues. Affected vials have specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Consumers should check their vials and contact Mylan if unsure.
Lower-risk recall
Discoloration: Out-of-specification results for appearance obtained during routine stability testing at the end of shelf-life for the parameters Appearance and Color of Solution.
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What happened, in plain English
Mylan is recalling Aloprim (allopurinol sodium) injection vials that may discolor by the end of their shelf life. This discoloration is a quality issue detected during routine testing but does not indicate a safety hazard. The recall does not require immediate action beyond checking the vial's expiration date and lot number. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37130-mylan-aloprim-injection-vials-may-discolor-recall-for-appearance-issues.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37130-mylan-aloprim-injection-vials-may-discolor-recall-for-appearance-issues · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1271-2020
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“Mylan Aloprim Injection Vials May Discolor - Recall for Appearance Issues.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37130-mylan-aloprim-injection-vials-may-discolor-recall-for-appearance-issues. Based on FDA recall #D-1271-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1271-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The vials may discolor during routine stability testing at the end of their shelf life. This discoloration is a quality issue that does not indicate a safety hazard or risk of injury to users.
Who’s affected
Healthcare professionals who use Aloprim injections for medical treatment. Patients receiving this medication under a prescription are not directly affected by the recall.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Aloprim (allopurinol sodium) injection vials with NDC 67457-187-50. Look for lot numbers N1700771 (expiring October 2020) or N1800127 (expiring February 2021).
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Mylan Institutional- Category
Drug
What to do — step by step
Check Vial Expiration
Verify the expiration date on the vial label to ensure it matches the recalled lots (October 2020 or February 2021).
Questions people ask
Is this recall dangerous?
No, the discoloration is a quality issue detected during routine testing and does not pose a safety risk.
Do I need to stop using these vials?
No, the recall does not require immediate action. Check the expiration date and lot number to ensure you have a valid vial.
What should I do if I have the recalled vials?
Contact Mylan Institutional LLC directly if you have the specific lot numbers mentioned in the recall.
Contact Mylan Institutional
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mylan Institutional to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1271-2020 — Mylan Institutional Mylan Institutional Hello, I own a Mylan Institutional that is covered by recall D-1271-2020 from Mylan Institutional. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1271-2020 (May 5, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1271-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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