US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Feb 3, 2017 (10 years ago)

Vancomycin HCl 1.5 gram added to 5% Dextrose 500 mL Total Approximate Volume 515 mL For…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Presence of particulate matter - this recall is due to a recent Hospira recall of vancomyicn hydrochloride 10gm vials due to presence of particulate matter.

What was recalled

Vancomycin HCl 1.5 gram added to 5% Dextrose 500 mL Total Approximate Volume 515 mL For IV Use Only, Rx Only , SCA Pharmaceuticals, Little Rock, AR 72205, NDC 70004-0925-44

Recalling firm
SCA Pharmaceuticals
NDC code
70004-0925-44
Origin
AR, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0643-2017

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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