Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated Sep 18, 2015 (11 years ago)
CEFAZOLIN, Packaged as a) 625MG in 6.2ML Syringes, b) 2GM in 20ML Syringes, c) 1GM in…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product sterility cannot be guaranteed.
What was recalled
CEFAZOLIN, Packaged as a) 625MG in 6.2ML Syringes, b) 2GM in 20ML Syringes, c) 1GM in 50ML Homepumps, d) 2GM in 100ML Homepumps, and e) 12GM in 600ML Homepumps, Rx Only. SENTARA HOME HEALTH SENTARA RX, 535 Independence Pkwy ste.300, Chesapeake, VA 23320-5176.
Recalling firm
Sentara Enterprises
Origin
VA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0615-2016
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.
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