Avella of Deer Valley, Inc. Store 38 recalls MAGnesium 2 gm sulfate, added to NS 50 mL, Sterile single use bag, 54 mL, Compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy 24416
Avella recalls magnesium sulfate solution due to incorrect expiration dates on product labels, which may lead to medication safety issues if used after the wrong expiry date.
Lower-risk recall
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date:The product labels contain a Two-Dimensional ( 2D ) barcode that, when scanned, reveals information specific to the batch of the labeled product, including Expiration Date. The expiration date included within these 2D barcodes is incorrect and does not match the correct expiration date listed on the face of the label itself.
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What happened, in plain English
Avella has recalled magnesium sulfate solutions that contain incorrect expiration dates on their labels. This could lead to using expired medication, which might cause health risks if the product is used after the wrong expiration date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39198-avella-magnesium-sulfate-solution-incorrect-expiry-date-on-labels.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39198-avella-magnesium-sulfate-solution-incorrect-expiry-date-on-labels · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1000-2019
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“Avella Magnesium Sulfate Solution: Incorrect Expiry Date on Labels.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39198-avella-magnesium-sulfate-solution-incorrect-expiry-date-on-labels. Based on FDA recall #D-1000-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1000-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product labels have a 2D barcode that shows an incorrect expiration date compared to the label's printed expiration date. This means the medication might be expired when used, potentially causing health risks if the product is used after the wrong expiration date.
Who’s affected
Patients who received the recalled magnesium sulfate solutions from Avella Specialty Pharmacy. Those using the product without checking the expiration date are at risk of using expired medication.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'MAGnesium 2 gm sulfate, added to NS 50 mL, Sterile single use bag, 54 mL' compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy. Look for batch numbers like 138-20181909 or 138-20182009.
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All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Distribution to 13 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0997-2019 | Labetalol 20mg, HCL, USP Injectable Solution, 20mg/4mL (5 mg per mL), 4mL single use syringe. Repackaged by Avella Specialty Pharmacy 24416 N 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (877) 794-0404, NDC 42852-822-71.; 138-20182712@49, BUD 4/6/2019; 138-20182712@63, BUD 4/6/2019; 138-20182712@89, BUD 4/6/2019; 138-20182712@90, BUD 4/6/2019; 138-20182712@93, BUD 4/6/2019; 138-20183112@88, BUD 4/10/2019; 138-20183112@89, BUD 4/10/2019;138-20183112@91, BUD 4/10/2019; 138-20190201@96, BUD 4/12/2019 | 2,840 4mL syringes |
| D-0998-2019 | MAGnesium 1gm sulfate, added to D5W 50 mL, Volume 52 mL, sterile single use bag, Compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy 24416 N 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (877) 794-0404, NDC 42852-901-05.; Lot number: 138-20182409@31, BUD 12/23/2018 | 250 52 mL bags |
| D-0999-2019 | MAGnesium 2gm sulfate, added to D5W 50 mL, Volume: 54 mL, Sterile single use bag, Compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy 24416 N 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (877) 794-0404, NDC 42852-902-05.; 138-20182509@110, 138-20182509@111; 138-20182509@112, BUD 12/24/2018; 138-20180210@76, 138-20180210@86, BUD 12/31/2018; 138-20180410@66, BUD 1/2/2019; 138-20183110@43, 138-20183110@44, BUD 1/29/2019; 138-20180111@84, 138-20180111@85, BUD 1/30/2019; 138-20180611@36, 138-20180611@39, 138-20180611@52, 138-20180611@60, BUD 2/4/2019; 138-20181911@125; 138-20181911@126, BUD 2/17/2019; 138-20182011@56, BUD 2/18/2019. | 4,950 54 mL bags |
| D-1000-2019 | MAGnesium 2 gm sulfate, added to NS 50 mL, Sterile single use bag, 54 mL, Compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy 24416 N 19 th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85085 (877) 794-0404, NDC 42852-907-05.; 138-20181909@53, BUD 12/18/2018; 138-20182009@10, 138-20182009@2, 138-20182009@3, 138-20182009@4, 138-20182009@5, 138-20182009@6, 138-20182009@7, 138-20182009@8, 138-20182009@9, BUD 12/19/2018; 138-20182109@35, BUD 12/20/2018; 138-20180410@54, BUD 1/2/2019; 138-20180510@107, 138-20180510@108, 138-20180510@92, BUD 1/3/2019; 138-20182210@97, BUD 1/20/2019; 138-20181212@103, BUD 3/12/2019. | 8,500 54 mL bags |
What to do — step by step
Check Expiration Date
Verify the expiration date on the product label against the 2D barcode scan results to ensure it matches the correct expiration date.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product labels contain a 2D barcode that shows an incorrect expiration date compared to the label's printed expiration date.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the product name 'MAGnesium 2 gm sulfate, added to NS 50 mL, Sterile single use bag, 54 mL' compounded by Avella Specialty Pharmacy with batch numbers like 138-20181909 or 138-20182009.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check the expiration date on the label and scan the 2D barcode to confirm it matches the correct expiration date. If it does not match, do not use the product.
Contact Avella
We’ve drafted a message you can send Avella to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1000-2019 — Avella Avella Hello, I own a Avella that is covered by recall D-1000-2019 from Avella. 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-1000-2019 (February 8, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1000-2019 to see it in context.
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