Sentara Home recalls specific cefepime infusion solutions (2GM, 8GM, 12GM) due to lack of sterility assurance. Patients using these with Curlin or Home pumps may face infection risks.
Lack of sterility assurance
Sentara Home is recalling certain cefepime infusion solutions that lack sterility assurance. This could lead to infections if used with Curlin or Home pumps. Affected patients should contact their pharmacy for guidance.
The recalled cefepime solutions lack sterility assurance, meaning they may be contaminated. This contamination could cause infections if the medication is administered through an infusion pump.
Patients using Sentara Home's cefepime infusions with Curlin or Home pumps. Those who received these specific concentrations (2GM, 8GM, 12GM) by December 31, 2022, are most at risk.
Check for cefepime solutions labeled as 2GM in 100ML, 8GM in 400ML, or 12GM in 600ML. These were sold by Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services in Chesapeake, VA, with a beyond-use date of December 24-31, 2022.
Verify if your cefepime solution matches the recalled concentrations and was purchased by Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services.
The recalled cefepime solutions lack sterility assurance, which could lead to contamination and infection risks.
Contact Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services for guidance on next steps.
The recall covers products with a beyond-use date of December 24-31, 2022, but no specific action deadline is stated.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sentara Home to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0280-2023 — Sentara Home Sentara Home Hello, I own a Sentara Home that is covered by recall D-0280-2023 from Sentara Home. 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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