MedPark Pharmacy Methylcobalamin Vial Recall: Lack of Sterility Assurance
MedPark Pharmacy recalls methylcobalamin 1mg/1mL vials for injection due to lack of sterility assurance. This product was sold with specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Recall notice
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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What happened, in plain English
MedPark Pharmacy is recalling methylcobalamin 1mg/1mL vials for injection because they lack sterility assurance. This means the product could be contaminated, posing a risk of infection if used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41591-medpark-pharmacy-methylcobalamin-vial-recall-lack-of-sterility-assurance.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41591-medpark-pharmacy-methylcobalamin-vial-recall-lack-of-sterility-assurance · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0888-2017
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“MedPark Pharmacy Methylcobalamin Vial Recall: Lack of Sterility Assurance.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41591-medpark-pharmacy-methylcobalamin-vial-recall-lack-of-sterility-assurance. Based on FDA recall #D-0888-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0888-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The vials lack assurance of sterility, meaning they could be contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens. If injected, this could lead to infections or other health issues.
Who’s affected
People who have received this specific vial from MedPark Pharmacy in Annapolis, MD. Those using the product for medical injections are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the lot number 20170323-01 and expiration date 09/18/2017 on the vial. This product was sold by MedPark Pharmacy in Annapolis, MD.
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What to do — step by step
Check Vial Details
Look for the lot number 20170323-01 and expiration date 09/18/2017 on the vial.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Maryland.
FDA distribution: “Distributed to patient in Maryland” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Maryland.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 18 months 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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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-0888-2017 (June 1, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0888-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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