Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated Aug 10, 2017 (9 years ago)
Amiodarone 900 mg in dextrose 5% 500 mL
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of sterility assurance: Microbial growth detected during a routine simulation of the manufacturing process. No batches of distributed product have been identified as actually containing microorganisms.
What was recalled
Amiodarone 900 mg in dextrose 5% 500 mL, 500 mL bag, Concentration: 1.8 mg/mL, This is a compounded injectable drug; Rx only; Hospital/office use only. SSM St. Clare Outsourcing Facility, Fenton, MO. --- NDC: 88890-0333-01
Recalling firm
SSM Health Care St. Louis DBA SSM St. Clare Health Center
Origin
MO, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0137-2018
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 Labeling: Label Mix-Up; potential for cartons labeled as Tranexamic Acid Injection, USP to contain vials of Amiodarone HCl Injection, USP and cartons labeled as Amiodarone HCl Injection, USP to contain vials of Tranexamic Acid Injection, USP.
Reason Presence of Particulate Matter:Particulate identified as polyethylene, the primary constituent of the film and ports used to manufacture the bag in which product is packaged