Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Meropenem
Reason Lack of sterility assurance
Meropenem for Injection
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of assurance of sterility: loss of container integrity.
What was recalled
Meropenem for Injection, USA (I.V.), 1 gram/vial, 25 vials per carton, Sterile, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA. NDC carton: 0409-3506-01; NDC vial: 0409-3506-11
- Recalling firm
- Pfizer Inc.
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0095-2019
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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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Meropenem 2 grams in 100 mL 0.9% NS bag
Reason Lack of Sterility Assurance
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Meropenem 1 g/NS 100 mL Minibag Plus
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
MEROPENEM in NS
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product sterility cannot be guaranteed.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Meropenem various strengths in normal saline bags
Reason Lack of sterility assurance.
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