Recall procedures may include all of the following EXCEPT

• A. Notification of patients and providers to cease using the recalled product
• B. Identification of all compounded preparations that may have been made with the recalled components or products
• C. Keeping the recalled product within the inventory
• D. Performing in-depth root cause analysis

Answer: (C)

Recall procedures center on rapid containment to protect patients, followed by thorough identification of all affected products and a formal analysis to prevent recurrence. When a recall is issued, the immediate action is to stop use and notify patients and providers to cease using the recalled product. Next, trace and identify all compounded preparations that may have used the recalled components so no patient is exposed. The recalled item should be removed from active stock and quarantined or segregated to prevent any dispensing, with proper disposition such as return to supplier or destruction. Finally, conduct an in-depth root cause analysis to understand how the recall happened and implement corrective actions.

Keeping the recalled product within inventory would allow continued risk, so it does not fit recall procedures.