Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
DOBUTamine Injection
Reason Discoloration; discolored solution from cracked vials
Dobutamine 2000 mcg/mL in a) D5W-500 mL
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Sterility Assurance.
What was recalled
Dobutamine 2000 mcg/mL in a) D5W-500 mL, b) D5W-750 mL, c) D5W-1000 mL, d) D5W-1750 mL Bags, FOR IV USE ONLY, Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy & Infusion, Little Rock, AR
- Recalling firm
- Baptist Health Medical Towers Pharmacy and Infusion Services
- Origin
- AR, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0925-2016
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.
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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Dobutamine
Reason Lack of sterility assurance
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
DOBUTamine Injection
Reason Discoloration: Firm received complaints of product discoloration and particulates.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
DOBUTAMINE HCL in D5W
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product sterility cannot be guaranteed.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Dobutamine various strengths in dextrose
Reason Lack of sterility assurance.
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