Astral SteriTech recalls Cefep: 1g vials with potential sterility issues. Stop using if you have this medication.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Astral SteriTech is recalling Cefepime injection vials due to a lack of assurance of sterility. This could lead to infections if the medication is not properly sterile.
The medication may not be sterile, which can cause infections if injected. This is a serious risk for patients receiving the drug.
People with prescriptions for Cefepime injection vials (1 gram per vial) from the specified manufacturer and lot numbers. Those using this medication for medical treatment are at risk.
Check for the product name 'Cefepime for Injection, USP 1 gram per vial, Rx only'. The manufacturer is Astral SteriTech Private Ltd. and the NDC number is 66794-209-41.
Immediately stop using the recalled Cefepime injection vials as they may not be sterile.
The recall indicates a lack of assurance of sterility, so it is not safe to use.
Stop using it immediately and contact your healthcare provider for alternative treatment.
Look for the product name 'Cefepime for Injection, USP 1 gram per vial, Rx only' with the NDC number 66794-209-41.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Astral SteriTech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0607-2023 — Astral SteriTech Astral SteriTech Hello, I own a Astral SteriTech that is covered by recall D-0607-2023 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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