Sentara recalls specific MEROPENEM antibiotic solutions (1000mg/250ml, 2gm/100ml, 500mg/125ml) due to lack of sterility assurance. These products, used with home pumps, were sold from December 24-31, 2022, and may cause infections if improperly handled.
Lack of sterility assurance
Sentara Infusion Services recalls three specific MEROPENEM antibiotic solutions that were sold between December 24-31, 2022. The products lack sterility assurance, meaning they could cause infections if used improperly.
The products lack sterility assurance, which means they may not be free from harmful bacteria. If these solutions are used without proper sterilization, they could lead to infections in patients.
Patients using these MEROPENEM solutions for home infusion therapy are affected. Those with compromised immune systems or existing infections are at higher risk.
Check for the specific MEROPENEM solutions: 1000mg in 250ml, 2gm in 100ml, or 500mg in 125ml. These were sold by Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services in Chesapeake, VA, between December 24-31, 2022.
Look for the specific MEROPENEM concentrations: 1000mg in 250ml, 2gm in 100ml, or 500mg in 125ml.
The products lack sterility assurance, which means they may not be free from harmful bacteria and could cause infections if used improperly.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so contact Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services for guidance.
These products were sold between December 24-31, 2022, by Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services in Chesapeake, VA.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sentara Infusion Services to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0303-2023 — Sentara Infusion Services Sentara Infusion Services Hello, I own a Sentara Infusion Services that is covered by recall D-0303-2023 from Sentara Infusion Services. 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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