FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0968-2023

Product

vancomycin 1.5 g/250mL added to 5% dextrose, 6 mg/mL, IV Bag, Rx only, Cental Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc., 2200 South 43rd Avenue, Pheonix, AZ 85043, NDC: 72196-6075-1

Affected lot / code info
Lot: 36-239516, 36-239517, Exp. 7/12/2023; 36-239989, Exp. 7/13/2023; 36-240798, Exp. 7/17/2023; 36-241133, Exp. 7/19/2023; 36-241981, Exp. 7/24/2023; 36-242717, Exp. 7/26/2023; 36-245577, Exp. 8/2/2023.

Why it was recalled

Lack of assurance of sterility. Validation data for decontamination cycles is lacking.

Recalling firm

Firm
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2200 S 43rd Ave, N/A, Phoenix, Arizona 85043-3909

Distribution

Quantity
2,914 bags
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-07-14
FDA classified
2023-08-01
Posted by FDA
2023-08-09
Terminated
2025-03-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0968-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.