Guardian Pharmacy Services Methylene Blue 10 mg/mL Syringes Recall: Lack of Sterility
Guardian Pharmacy Services recalls Methylene Blue 10 mg/mL 1ml syringes due to lack of sterility assurance. Affected lots expired by July 2018. Consumers should contact pharmacy for details.
Recall notice
Lack of sterility assurance.
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What happened, in plain English
Guardian Pharmacy Services is recalling Methylene Blue 10 mg/mL 1ml syringes because they lack sterility assurance. This could lead to infections if used improperly. Affected products were compounded at their Dallas location with specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40517-guardian-pharmacy-services-methylene-blue-10-mg-ml-syringes-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40517-guardian-pharmacy-services-methylene-blue-10-mg-ml-syringes-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1062-2018
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“Guardian Pharmacy Services Methylene Blue 10 mg/mL Syringes Recall: Lack of Sterility.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40517-guardian-pharmacy-services-methylene-blue-10-mg-ml-syringes-recall. Based on FDA recall #D-1062-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1062-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The syringes were compounded without proper sterility assurance, meaning they could be contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens. If used for injections, this could cause infections or other health issues.
Who’s affected
People who received Methylene Blue 10 mg/mL 1ml syringes compounded by Guardian Pharmacy Services in Dallas between May 2018 and July 2018 are affected. Those using the product for medical purposes are at higher risk due to potential infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for syringes labeled 'Methylene Blue 10 mg/mL 1ml' compounded by Guardian Pharmacy Services at 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247. Look for lot numbers 59185:42, 58471:42, or 58745:42 with expiration dates up to July 30, 2018.
- Brand
Guardian Pharmacy Services- Category
Drug
All 23 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
Texas
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-1051-2018 | Morphine Sulfate 1 mg/mL CADD 25 mL . RX only. Packaged in a CADD 25 ml. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 58440:42 Use By: 05/23/2018; 58624:42 Use By: 06/11/2018; 58962:42 Use By: 07/11/2018 | 20 25-ml CADD |
| D-1052-2018 | Ascorbic Acid 500 mg/mL 100 mL vial. Rx Only. Packaged in a 100 ml vial. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 58495:42 Use By: 05/22/2018; 58703/58733 Use By: 06/10/2018; 58852:42 Use By: 06/22/2018; 59006:42 Use By: 07/10/2018; | 4900 100-ml vials |
| D-1053-2018 | Ascorbic Acid 500 mg/mL 500 mL TPN. Rx Only. Packaged in 500 ml bag. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 58555:42, 58567:42, 58563:42, 58547:42, 58565:42, Use By: 05/25/2018 | 5000 500-ml bags |
| D-1054-2018 | B-Complex Rx only. packaged in a) 100 mL bag b) 100 ml MDV vial. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: a) 58572:42 Use By: 05/29/2018 b) 58768:42 Use By: 06/20/2018; | 2600 100 ml bags/vials |
| D-1055-2018 | EDTA Disodium 30 mg/mL PF. Rx Only. Packaged in 1 mL pre filled syringe. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lot: 58897:42 Use By: 07/04/2018 | 1 1-ml syringe |
| D-1056-2018 | Glutathione 200 mg/mL 100ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 100 mL MDV vials. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 58436:42 Use By: 05/22/2018; 58653:42 Use By: 06/12/2018; 58773:42, 58766:42, Use By: 06/21/2018; 58766:42 Use By: 06/20/2018; | 2400 100-ml vials |
| D-1057-2018 | Glycopyrrolate 0.2 mg/mL 2ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 2 mL syringes. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lot: 58811:93 Use By: 06/18/2018 | 100 2-ml syringes |
| D-1058-2018 | Hyaluronidase 150 units/mL 1ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 1 mL vials. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lot: 58895:42 Use By: 06/27/2018 | 2 1-ml vials |
| D-1059-2018 | Hyaluronidase 150 units/mL 1ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 1 mL syringes. Refridgerate. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 58895:42 Use By: 06/27/2018; 58856:42 Use By: 06/21/2018; | 442 1-ml syringes |
| D-1060-2018 | Magnesium Sulfate 200 mg/mL, 100ml. Rx. Only. Packaged in 100 mL MDV vials. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lot: 58212:42 Use By: 06/01/2018 | 1000 100-ml vials |
| D-1061-2018 | Medroxyprogesterone 150 mg/mL 5ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 5 mL vials. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 58611:42 Use By: 06/07/2018; 59099:42 Use By: 07/24/2018; 58786:42 Use By: 06/24/2018 | 60 5-ml vials |
| D-1062-2018 | Methylene Blue 10 mg/mL 1ml. Packaged in 1 mL syringes. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 59185:42 Use By: 07/30/2018; 58471:42 Use By: 05/27/2018; 58745:42 Use By: 06/10/2018; | 95 1-ml syringes |
| D-1063-2018 | Fentanyl Citrate 50 mcg/mL 2ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 2 mL syringes. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 58854:42 Use By: 06/28/2018; | 300 2-ml syringes |
| D-1064-2018 | Ropivacaine HCl 2 mg/mL 400 mL. Rx Only. Packaged in a ON-Q Pump. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 59088:42 Use By: 05/24/2018; 59159:42 Use By: 05/30/2018 | 20 400-ml ON-Q Pump |
| D-1065-2018 | Ropivacaine HCl 2 mg/mL 550 mL. Rx Only. Packaged in a ON-Q Pump. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 59086:42 Use By: 05/24/2018; 59163:42 Use By: 05/30/2018 | 25 550-ml ON-Q Pump |
| D-1066-2018 | Ropivacaine HCl 2 mg/mL 750 mL. Rx Only. Packaged in a ON-Q Pump. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lot: 59103:42 Use By: 05/25/2018 | 3 750-ml ON-Q Pump |
| D-1067-2018 | Cefazolin 2 Gm/20 mL 20 ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 20 mL syringes. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lot: 58758; 58760; 58756, 59095:42, 59093:42; 59091:42 | 60 20-ml syringes |
| D-1068-2018 | Glutathione 200 mg/mL 100 ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 50ml MDV vials. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lot: 58653:42 Use By: 06/12/2018; 58773/58766 Use By: 06/21/2018; 58766:42 Use By: 06/20/2018; | 100 50-ml vials |
| D-1069-2018 | Lidocaine 3% 10 ml. Rx Only. Packaged in 10 mL syringes. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 58641:42 Use By: 06/04/2018; 58775:42 Use By: 06/16/2018; 59077:42 Use By: 07/17/2018 | 250 10-ml syringes |
| D-1070-2018 | Glutathione 200 mg/mL 50 ml MDV. Rx Only. Packaged in 50 mL vials. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lot: 59097:42 Use By: 07/23/2018 | 100 50-ml vials |
| D-1071-2018 | Methylcobalamin 1000 mcg/mL 100 mL. RX Only. Packaged in 100ml MDV vials. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 58409:42, Use By: 05/21/2018; 58899:42, Use By: 07/04/2018; 59215:42 Use By: 08/01/2018 | 2000 100-ml vials |
| D-1072-2018 | MIC "B" COMBO LIPOTROPIC 50 ml. Packaged in a 50ml MDV vial. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 58618:42 UB, Use By: 06/10/2018 | 250 50-ml vials |
| D-1073-2018 | Phenol 6% with Glycerin Inj 10 ml. Packaged in 10 ml vials. Compounded Guardian Pharmacy Services, 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247; Lots: 58913:42 Use By: 06/05/2018 | 40 10-ml vials |
What to do — step by step
Contact Pharmacy
Reach out to Guardian Pharmacy Services at 7920 Elmbrook Dr. Ste. 108C Dallas TX 75247 for specific product details and instructions.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Texas.
FDA distribution: “Texas” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 2.5 years after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1062-2018 (May 17, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1062-2018 to see it in context.
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