Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Incorrect excipient: Product was compounded in 250 mL 5% Dextrose instead of 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride
Norepinephrine 8 mg (32 mcg/mL) added to 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 250 mL Bag, Rx only, Compounded by: QuVA Pharma 1075 West Park One Drive Suite 100 Sugar Land, TX 77478. Product Code 70092-9035-05
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: presence of particles and white flakes in the reconstituted bottles.
Reason shortfill; reports of empty capsules.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in products
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
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