Astral SteriTech recalls Piperacillin and Tazobactam injections due to lack of sterility assurance. All units manufactured for Xellia Pharmaceuticals are affected. No remedy specified in official notice.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Astral SteriTech recalls Piperacillin and Tazobactam injections that may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly. The recall covers all units manufactured for Xellia Pharmaceuticals.
The product lacks assurance of sterility, meaning it could contain harmful bacteria or contaminants. If injected, this might cause serious infections or other health issues. The risk is not described in detail for normal use.
Prescribers and patients who have received this injectable antibiotic. Those using the product without proper sterility checks are at risk.
Check for the product name 'Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 2.25 g per vial, Rx only'. All units manufactured for Xellia Pharmaceuticals are affected.
Identify if your product matches the description: Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP 2.25 g per vial, Rx only, manufactured for Xellia Pharmaceuticals.
The official notice does not specify a remedy.
Lack of assurance of sterility, which could lead to infections if the product is not properly sterile.
All units manufactured for Xellia Pharmaceuticals, including all lots within expiry.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Astral SteriTech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0629-2023 — Astral SteriTech Astral SteriTech Hello, I own a Astral SteriTech that is covered by recall D-0629-2023 from Astral SteriTech. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
