Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Superpotent Drug: semi-automated IV bag filling system can malfunction and provide a double dose of drug product to IV bags.
PHENYLephrine HCl 40 mg per 250 mL 0.9% Sodium Chloride (160 mcg per mL), Item F3352, for IV use only; Leiters 13796 Compark Blvd Englewood, CO 80112; NDC 71449-150-82.
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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