CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 12 Nov 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Papaverine HCL/Phentolamine Mes/Prostaglandin, 23mg/0 recalled
Oregon Compounding Centers is recalling Papaverine HCL/Phentolamine Mes/Prostaglandin, 23mg/0, distributed in Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 6 Oct 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0213-2015
- FDA event ID
- 69519
- Recalling firm
- Oregon Compounding Centers, Wilsonville, OR
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Oct 2014
- FDA classified
- 31 Oct 2014
- Reported
- 12 Nov 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Injectable & IV Drugs
Timeline
| 6 Oct 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 31 Oct 2014 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 12 Nov 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
PAPAVERINE HCL/PHENTOLAMINE MES/PROSTAGLANDIN, 23mg/0. 96mg/19.23mcg, injectable, 1.7 mL glass vial, RX, Creative Compounds, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Where it was distributed
Oregon, Washington
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Lack of Sterility Assurance: All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy that are not expired due to concerns associated with quality control procedures that present a potential risk to sterility assurance that were observed during a recent FDA inspection.
Which lots are affected?
Lot #: 20140708@30, discard date: 12/2/2014
Where was it sold?
Oregon, Washington
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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Other Papaverine recalls
All 64| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS I | Papaverine HCl Injection, USP, 60 mg/ (30 mg/mL) recalledPapaverine Hydrochloride | American Regent | Particulate Matter | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Papaverine/phentolamine 30mg/0.5mg/ML Vial) Injectable recalled | Pharmacy Innovations | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Papaverine / Phentolamine / Prostaglandin Inj recalled by Pharmacy Plus | Pharmacy Plus | Sterility | 4 states |
| Drug | CLASS II | Papaverine / Phentolamine / Prostaglandin 150MG / 2.5MG recalled | Pharmacy Plus | Sterility | 4 states |
| Drug | CLASS II | Papaverine/Phentolamine/Prostaglandin Inj 150/5/50MCG recalled | Pharmacy Plus | Sterility | 4 states |