GE Healthcare Omnipaque
Presence of particulate matter
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Presence of particulate matter
Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter
Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.
GE Healthcare Omnipaque (iohexol) Injection, 350 mg/mL (64.7%), Rx Only, Distributed by: GE Healthcare Inc., Marlborough, MA 01752 USA, NDC 0407-1414-91.
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Iohexol
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omnipaque Iohexol NDC 00407-1414 |
350 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Intra-Articular|intravascular|intravenous|oral |
GE Healthcare Inc. | Rx |
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.
Presence of particulate matter
Labeling: Label Error on Declared Strength: syringes mislabeled as 300 mg iodine/mL contained product 350 mg iodine/mL
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Defective Container: vial defect was identified that could potentially impact the container closure and result in a lack of sterility assurance and/or the potential for glass particles.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012. FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Presence of particulate matter
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