Recall of Piperacillin and Tazobactam injections due to potential contamination risks. Affected lots: All within expiry date. No remedy specified in official notice.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Astral SteriTech recalls certain Piperacillin and Tazobactam injections because they may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly. The recall affects all lots within their expiration date.
The product may not be sterile, which can cause infections if injected. This risk is serious but the exact mechanism isn't clearly described in the recall notice.
Prescribers and patients who have been prescribed this medication. Healthcare professionals using the product for medical treatments are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'Piperacillin and Tazobactam for Injection, USP, 4.5 grams per vial'. All lots within expiration date are affected.
Review the product label for the specific NDC number 66794-218-41 and expiration date.
The official notice does not specify any remedy.
All lots within the expiration date.
Look for the NDC number 66794-218-41 on the product label.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Astral SteriTech to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0628-2023 — Astral SteriTech Astral SteriTech Hello, I own a Astral SteriTech that is covered by recall D-0628-2023 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.
