CAPS recalls ketamine in 0.9% sodium chloride syringes due to lack of sterility assurance. Affected lots expire by October 2023. Consumers should check NDC and lot numbers for affected products.
Lack of assurance of sterility:
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services (CAPS) has recalled specific ketamine syringes because they may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly. The recall affects certain lots with expiration dates up to October 2023.
The syringes may not be sterile, which could cause infections if used for injections. This is a contamination risk that might not cause serious injury in normal use but requires careful handling.
Prescription ketamine syringes from CAPS with specific lot numbers and expiration dates up to October 2023. Healthcare providers and patients using these syringes for medical purposes are most at risk.
Check the NDC number 71286-3022-1 and lot numbers listed (e.g., 17-275224 to 17-275657) on the syringe packaging. Products expire by October 2023.
Verify the NDC number 71286-3022-1 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
The product may not be sterile, which could lead to infections if used improperly.
Affected lot numbers include 17-275224, 17-275225, 17-275233, 17-275235, 17-275253, 17-275259, 17-275263, 17-275267, 17-275340, 17-275512, 17-275633, and 17-275657.
Check the NDC number 71286-3022-1 and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. Products expire by October 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send CAPS to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0002-2024 — CAPS CAPS Hello, I own a CAPS that is covered by recall D-0002-2024 from CAPS. 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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