Central Admixture Pharmacy Services recalls midazolam in dextrose 5% syringes (NDC 71286-4036-1) due to lack of sterility assurance from sanitization cycles. Affected lots expire through August 2023.
Lack of assurance of sterility: Lack of validation data for sanitization cycles
Central Admixture Pharmacy Services is recalling midazolam in dextrose 5% syringes because the manufacturing process may not properly sanitize the product, risking infection. This is a serious issue for medical use, as contaminated medication could cause infections in patients.
The syringes lack validated sanitization cycles, meaning the product may not be sterile when prepared. If contaminated, the medication could cause serious infections in patients during medical procedures.
Healthcare professionals and patients receiving midazolam injections via this specific syringe. Those using the recalled lot numbers are at highest risk.
Check for the NDC number 71286-4036-1 on the syringe label. The affected lots are listed with specific expiration dates from July 2023 through September 2023.
Immediately discard any syringes with the NDC 71286-4036-1 and the listed lot numbers.
The recall is due to a lack of validation data for sanitization cycles, which may result in the medication not being sterile.
Affected lots include 17-270666 (exp. 7/18/2023), 17-270879 (exp. 7/20/2023), 17-271669 (exp. 8/2/2023), 17-272287 (exp. 8/14/2023), 17-272366 (exp. 8/15/2023), 17-272991 (exp. 8/24/2023), and 17-273512 (exp. 9/4/2023).
Look for the NDC number 71286-4036-1 on the syringe label and check the lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Central Admixture Pharmacy Services to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1075-2023 — Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Hello, I own a Central Admixture Pharmacy Services that is covered by recall D-1075-2023 from Central Admixture Pharmacy Services. 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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