Acyclovir Oral Suspension
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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.
acyclovir sodium, 200 mg, 200mg added to 100 mL, 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection, USP, For Intravenous Use, Single-Use Bag, Fagron Sterile Services, 20 Dan Road, Canton, MA 02021, NDC 71506-035-56
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Drug: Acyclovir
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.
CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint of dark particles found inside the vial
Presence of Particulate Matter: Customer complaint for a dark red, brown and black particulate floating inside vial.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date
Crystallization: customer complaints for crystallization in finished product.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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