Class II · Moderate risk
Bicillin L-A
CGMP Deviations; particulates identified during visual inspection
Penicillin
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of sterility assurance
Cause type: Sterility / contamination
A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.
What was recalled
PENICILLIN (a) 40MU IN D5W 400ML(CONTINUOUS), (b) 40U IN D5W 400ML(CONTINUOUS), (c) 48MU IN D5W 480ML, antibiotic, Rx Only, use with a Curlin pump, Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services, 535 Independence Pkwy, Ste 300, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Drug: Penicillin Category: Antibiotic
- Recalling firm
- Sentara Infusion Services
- Origin
- VA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0314-2023 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class I · High risk
Buffered Penicillin G Potassium for Injection
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Some vials of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were incorrectly labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection, USP, 20 million Unit
Class II · Moderate risk
Bicillin L-A
cGMP Deviations: Products were stored outside the drug label specifications.
Class II · Moderate risk
Penicillin V Potassium for Oral Solution
Subpotent
Class II · Moderate risk
PENICILLIN V POT for Oral Solution
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
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Class II · Moderate risk
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Lack of sterility assurance
Class II · Moderate risk
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Lack of sterility assurance
Class II · Moderate risk
Vancomycin
Lack of sterility assurance
Class II · Moderate risk
TPN (a) 95GM/AA, 385/DEX, 50GM/LIP 1800ML, (b)TPN AA:100GM…
Lack of sterility assurance
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