Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Meropenem
Reason Lack of sterility assurance
Meropenem 1 gm/100 mL 0.9%NS
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; All lots of sterile products compounded by the pharmacy within expiry are subject to this recall. This recall is initiated due to concerns associated with quality control procedures observed during a recent FDA inspection.
What was recalled
Meropenem 1 gm/100 mL 0.9%NS, Trinity Care Solutions, 202-C SW 17th Street, Ocala, FL 34471-5138, For Parenteral Use Only, Rx # 29087, Discard After 05/28/14
- Recalling firm
- Franck's Lab Inc dba Trinity Care Solutions
- Origin
- FL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1461-2014
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
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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
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Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product sterility cannot be guaranteed.
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