Class I · High risk
Epinephrine Injection
Presence of Particulate Matter and Lack of Assurance of Sterility. Particulate matter identified as nylon, cellulosic, acrylic, polyethylene and glass and broken and leaking vials.
NORepinephrine 4 mg in 250 mL Sodium Chloride0.9%
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: A mold like substance was discovered on the surface of an unopened bag of Sodium Chloride 0.9% while prepping the bag for production.
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
NORepinephrine 4 mg in 250 mL Sodium Chloride0.9%, For IV Use Only, Flexible Bag, Rx only, UNIQUE PHARMACEUTICALS, Inc.Temple, TX USA 76502
Drug: Epinephrine
- Recalling firm
- Unique Pharmaceutical, Ltd
- Origin
- TX, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1587-2014 · 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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