Papaverine/Phentolamine/Prostaglandin (Vital Care Compounder) – Sterility Issue (2016)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Papaverine 150 mg/Phentolamine 5 mg and Prostaglandin 50 mcg, packaged as 5.5 mL in a 10 mL MDV, Rx only, Vital Care Compounder, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Brand
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot#: 386606, Use by 8-9-16, 393302, Use by 10-28-16
Products Sold
Lot#: 386606, Use by 8-9-16, 393302, Use by 10-28-16
Pharmacy Plus, Inc. dba Vital Care Compounder is recalling Papaverine 150 mg/Phentolamine 5 mg and Prostaglandin 50 mcg, packaged as 5.5 mL in a 10 mL MDV, Rx due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
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Page updated: Jan 7, 2026