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Lipoic Acid Injection (aka Alpha Lipoic Acid or Thioctic Acid) Recalled by McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc. Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: filmy/cloudy particulate observed in...

Date: January 10, 2019
Company: McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

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

Quantity: 146 30 ml vials were dispensed

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: filmy/cloudy particulate observed in vial.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc.

McGuff Compounding Pharmacy Services, Inc. has 4 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report