PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Methyl Folate CA+ 1mg/ml Injection w/Pres. (Benzyl Alcohol 1% in Sterile Water), 10 mL and 30 mL vials, Rx only, la VITA Compounding Pharmacy, 858.453.2500

Reported: July 25, 2018 Initiated: June 25, 2018 #D-0922-2018

Product Description

Methyl Folate CA+ 1mg/ml Injection w/Pres. (Benzyl Alcohol 1% in Sterile Water), 10 mL and 30 mL vials, Rx only, la VITA Compounding Pharmacy, 858.453.2500

Reason for Recall

Lack of Processing Controls: products produced in a manner that calls into question the sterility of the drug product intended to be sterile.

Details

Units Affected
17,610 mL total dispensed in 10 mL and 30 mL vials
Distribution
Product was distributed to patients via patient specific prescription only in CA.
Location
San Diego, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Methyl Folate CA+ 1mg/ml Injection w/Pres. (Benzyl Alcohol 1% in Sterile Water), 10 mL and 30 mL vials, Rx only, la VITA Compounding Pharmacy, 858.453.2500. Recalled by La Vita Compounding Pharmacy, LLC. Units affected: 17,610 mL total dispensed in 10 mL and 30 mL vials.
Why was this product recalled?
Lack of Processing Controls: products produced in a manner that calls into question the sterility of the drug product intended to be sterile.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 25, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0922-2018.