Lipoic Acid Injection (aka Alpha Lipoic Acid or Thioctic Acid), 1,200 mg/30 mL (40 mg/mL) Sterile 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx Only, McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc., Santa Ana, CA 92704

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 18M0991, Preparation #: 390-2678, Beyond Usage Date: 06/15/2019
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Presence of Particulate Matter: filmy/cloudy particulate observed in vial.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Lipoic Acid Injection (aka Alpha Lipoic Acid or Thioctic Acid), 1,200 mg/30 mL (40 mg/mL) Sterile 30 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx Only, McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc., Santa Ana, CA 92704

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 18M0991, Preparation #: 390-2678, Beyond Usage Date: 06/15/2019

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0802-2020

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