drugs HIGH RISK Updated 2017-04-12

Hospira Inc., A Pfizer Company recalls Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, 10 grams, Pharm

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Recalled Product

Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, 10 grams, Pharmacy Bulk Package - Not For Direct Infusion, For Intravenous Use, packaged in 100 mL glass vial, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045, NDC 0409-6510-01

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Hazard / Issue

Presence of Particulate Matter: A hair was found stuck to the stopper of inside a single vial. The hair came in contact with the reconstituted drug product.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot # 591053A, Exp 11/1/2017

✅ What Should You Do?

  1. 1Stop taking this medication and contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
  2. 2Do NOT flush medications down the drain — use an FDA-approved drug take-back program.
  3. 3Check the lot number on your bottle or packaging against the recalled lots listed above.
  4. 4Report adverse events to FDA MedWatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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