Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated Apr 18, 2016 (10 years ago)
Cefazolin 6 grams in 292 mL 0.9% NS bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Sterility Assurance
What was recalled
Cefazolin 6 grams in 292 mL 0.9% NS bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, Arkansas
Recalling firm
Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy and Infusion Services
Origin
AR, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0915-2016
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.
Reason Labeling: Label Mix-Up; cartons of Cefazolin for Injection, USP 1 gram were found to contain vials labeled as penicillin G potassium for Injection…