Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Meropenem
Reason Lack of sterility assurance
Merrem I.V.
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Precipitate; potential for incomplete constitution upon addition of diluent.
What was recalled
MERREM I.V. (meropenem for injection), 1 g meropenem equivalent, 30 mL vial, Rx only, Mfd for: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, Wilmington, DE by ACS Dobfar SpA Viale Addetta, Tribiano, Milano Italy NDC 0310 0321 30
- Recalling firm
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
- Origin
- DE, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-840-2013
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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Reason Lack of Sterility Assurance
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
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Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
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Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product sterility cannot be guaranteed.
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