Sentara recalls AMPICILLIN 8GM IN NS 400ML antibiotics used with Curlin pumps due to lack of sterility assurance. Products with a December 25-30, 2022 expiration date are affected.
Lack of sterility assurance
Sentara is recalling AMPICILLIN 8GM IN NS 400ML antibiotics used with Curlin pumps because they lack sterility assurance. This means the medication could be contaminated, posing a risk of infection to patients.
The medication lacks sterility assurance, meaning it could be contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens. This contamination could lead to infections in patients who receive the antibiotic through intravenous infusion.
Patients receiving this antibiotic through home infusion therapy are affected. Those using the medication with the Curlin pump are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'AMPICILLIN 8GM IN NS 400ML' and the expiration date of December 25-30, 2022. The product is used with the Curlin pump for home infusion therapy.
Look for the expiration date on the product label, which is December 25-30, 2022.
The medication lacks sterility assurance, which means it could be contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services for guidance.
The recall record does not describe the specific risk level, so it's unknown if serious injury is possible.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sentara to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0275-2023 — Sentara Sentara Hello, I own a Sentara that is covered by recall D-0275-2023 from Sentara. 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.
