FDAClass IIMay 22, 2013

Dimercapto-propane-sulfonic acid recall: Sterility Concern

Dimercapto-propane-sulfonic acid (DMPS) Injection, all strengths and all presentations including a) DMPS 50 mg/5 mL, b) DMPS 50 mg/mL PF 5 mL, c) DMPS…

Why was Dimercapto-propane-sulfonic acid recalled?

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: all sterile products compounded, repackaged, and distributed by this compounding pharmacy due to lack of sterility assurance and concerns associated with the quality control processes.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #: a) DMPS 50 mg/5 mL: 20130326-F, Exp 6/26/2013; b) DMPS 50 mg/mL PF 5 mL: 20130311-A, Exp 6/11/2013; c) DMPS Acid 250 mg/5 mL: 20130130-K, Exp 4/30/2013; 20130212-C, Exp 5/12/2013; 20130311-A, Exp 6/11/2013; 20130308-M, Exp 6/8/2013; 20130130-E, Exp 4/30/2013

Product
Dimercapto-propane-sulfonic acid (DMPS) Injection, all strengths and all presentations including a) DMPS 50 mg/5 mL, b) DMPS 50 mg/mL PF 5 mL, c) DMPS…
Recalling firm
FVS Holdings, Inc. dba. Green Valley Drugs
Quantity
251 vials
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
May 22, 2013
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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