Key Takeaway

VANCOMYCIN HCL, Packaged as: a) 600MG in 120ML Homepumps, b) 750MG in 150ML Homepumps, c) 850MG in 170ML Homepumps, d) 1GM in 200ML Homepumps, e) 1.25GM in 250ML Homepumps, f) 1.5GM in 300ML Homepumps by Sentara Enterprises was recalled on September 18, 2015. The hazard: Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product sterility cannot be guaranteed.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

VANCOMYCIN HCL, Packaged as: a) 600MG in 120ML Homepumps, b) 750MG in 150ML Homepumps, c) 850MG in 170ML Homepumps, d) 1GM in 200ML Homepumps, e) 1.25GM in 250ML Homepumps, f) 1.5GM in 300ML Homepumps

Recalled: September 18, 2015 ~a) 12 Bags, b) 36 Bags, c) 8 Bags, d) 65 Bags, e) 18 Bags, f) 36 Bags g) 21 Bags, h) 7 Bags, i) 3 Bags, j) 3 Bags, k) 2 Bags, l) 6 Bags, m) 3 Bags units affected D-0623-2016

Description

VANCOMYCIN HCL, Packaged as: a) 600MG in 120ML Homepumps, b) 750MG in 150ML Homepumps, c) 850MG in 170ML Homepumps, d) 1GM in 200ML Homepumps, e) 1.25GM in 250ML Homepumps, f) 1.5GM in 300ML Homepumps, g) 1.75GM in 350ML Homepumps, h) 2GM in 400ML Homepumps, i) 4000MG in 800ML Homepumps, j) 5000MG in 1000ML Homepumps, k) 6GM in 1200ML Homepumps, l) 7.5GM in 1500ML Homepumps, and m) 9000MG in 1800ML Homepumps, Rx Only. SENTARA HOME HEALTH SENTARA RX, 535 Independence Pkwy ste.300, Chesapeake, VA 23320-5176.

Hazard / Reason

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product sterility cannot be guaranteed.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

VANCOMYCIN HCL, Packaged as: a) 600MG in 120ML Homepumps, b) 750MG in 150ML Homepumps, c) 850MG in 170ML Homepumps, d) 1GM in 200ML Homepumps, e) 1.25GM in 250ML Homepumps, f) 1.5GM in 300ML Homepumps

Drugs

Company Information

Sentara Enterprises

Chesapeake, VA, United States

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Distribution

U.S. Including: VA, NC

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