FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0623-2016

Product

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.

Affected lot / code info
All Lots compounded between 11-Sep-15 and 17-Sep-15. Expiries: a) 29-Sep-15, 30-Sep-15, b) 25-Sep-15, 29-Sep-15, c) 25-Sep-15 d) 25-Sep-15, 26-Sep-15, 29-Sep-15, e) 25-Sep-15, 1-Oct-15, f) 28-Sep-15, 29-Sep-15, 1-Oct-15, g) 25-Sep-15, h) 25-Sep-15, 27-Sep-15, 29-Sep-15, i) 29-Sep-15, j) 25-Sep-15, 26-Sep-15, k) 29-Sep-15, l) 25-Sep-15, 27-Sep-15, 30-Sep-15, m) 1-Oct-15

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Sentara Enterprises
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
535 Independence Pkwy Ste 300, N/A, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320-5176

Distribution

Quantity
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
Distribution pattern
U.S. Including: VA, NC

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-09-18
FDA classified
2016-01-28
Posted by FDA
2016-02-03
Terminated
2016-06-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0623-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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