Safety alertSource: FDA Drug Enforcement Reports

Class I recall: Victory Medical Center Pharmacy: Glutathione (MDV), 200 mg/mL, 30 mL vial, each mL contains Glutathione 200 mg, A

FDA has classified as Class I a recall of Victory Medical Center Pharmacy's Glutathione (MDV) 200 mg/mL, 30 mL multi-dose vial injection, which also contains Ascorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, and sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. The recall was initiated after out-of-specification results were obtained for bacterial endotoxin, indicating microbial contamination of the sterile product. FDA designates Class I recalls as involving situations where use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Most relevant for: Patients who have received injections of contaminated glutathione from Victory Medical Center Pharmacy and are at risk for serious adverse health consequences from microbial contamination

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