Pfizer recalls Bleomycin for Injection vials due to glass particulate matter. This may cause serious injury during medical use. Affected vials have specific NDC and lot numbers.
Presence of particulate matter: glass
Pfizer is recalling Bleomycin for Injection vials that contain glass particles. This hazard can cause serious injury during medical treatment, so affected patients should stop using the product immediately.
Glass particles in the vial can enter the bloodstream during injection, potentially causing serious injury or death. This is a critical hazard for patients receiving the medication.
Patients prescribed Bleomycin for Injection by a doctor. Those with the specific vial lot number BL12206A are most at risk.
Check for vials labeled 'Bleomycin for Injection, USP, 15 units per vial' with NDC 61703-332-18 and lot number BL12206A. These vials were distributed by Hospira and expire June 30, 2024.
Discontinue use of the recalled Bleomycin vial if you have it.
No, the product contains glass particles that can cause serious injury during medical use.
Stop using it immediately and contact your doctor for alternative treatment.
Look for NDC 61703-332-18 and lot number BL12206A on the vial label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pfizer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0261-2024 — Pfizer Pfizer Hello, I own a Pfizer that is covered by recall D-0261-2024 from Pfizer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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