FDA: Avella recalling injectable products labeled ‘latex free’

Editor's Note

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on February 24 announced that Avella Specialty Pharmacy of Houston is recalling all unexpired sterile injectable products labeled “latex free” that were produced at Advanced Pharma’s Houston location between September 1, 2016 and February 16, 2017.

Avella and Advanced Pharma have been unable to confirm whether its “latex free” label statements are accurate in all cases. 

Risk of potential adverse events can range from local site reactions including swelling and inflammation, to allergic reactions which could be life-threatening to users who are sensitive to latex.