Piperacillin/Tazobactam Accuflo bag recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

November 10, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Walgreens Infusion Services recalls Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Zosyn) Accuflo bag, a) 18 g/NS 275 mL b) 4.5 g/NS 100 mL Accuflo, Rx Only, Compounded by Optio…

Recall number

D-0529-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Walgreens Infusion Services

Sold / distributed

Texas

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Zosyn) Accuflo bag, a) 18 g/NS 275 mL b) 4.5 g/NS 100 mL Accuflo, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045