February 10, 2014 — Rx Formulations, a compounding pharmacy located in Mesa, Arizona, has announced a voluntary recall for calcium gluconate 10% injections after FDA inspectors found microbial contamination. Patients who received the contaminated medicine are at risk of life-threatening infections.
The recalled medicines were manufactured from November 7 through December 11, 2013. Lot #778961 is being recalled after inspectors confirmed the presence of gram-positive rod bacteria. Several other medicines were also recalled on December 13. According to the FDA:
“2 to 3 millimeter, irregularly shaped floating matter was observed in calcium gluconate injection from an intact, unused vial produced at Rx Formulations, Mesa, Ariz.”
Fortunately, no adverse events have been linked to the recalled medicines. Healthcare professionals should contact patients who received the injections. Patients who developed infections or have other concerns should contact their doctor immediately.
What is Calcium Gluconate?
Calcium gluconate is prescribed to patients with low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) who do not get enough calcium in their diet. It is used to treat patients with the following conditions:
- Bone loss (osteoporosis)
- Weak bones
- Hypothyroidism (thyroid gland disorder)
- Latent tetany (muscle disease)
- Other at-risk individuals with low calcium
Do I have a Calcium Gluconate Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting compounding pharmacy induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by an infection caused by calcium gluconate, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Defective Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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