Vancomycin Injection in NS 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 Vancomycin Injection in NS, Accuflo bag, a) 500 mg/NS 100 mL, b)1G/NS 100 mL, c) Vancomycin 1G/NS 250 mL, d) 1.5G/NS 25…

Recall number

D-0528-2016

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

Vancomycin Injection in NS, Accuflo bag, a) 500 mg/NS 100 mL, b)1G/NS 100 mL, c) Vancomycin 1G/NS 250 mL, d) 1.5G/NS 250 mL e) 750 mg/NS 100 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045