Sentara Infusion Services recalls specific cefazolin solutions due to lack of sterility assurance. Affected products include 12g in 600ml NS, 2g in 100ml NS, 2g/20ml syringes, and 3g in 150ml NS. No remedy is specified in the recall notice.
Lack of sterility assurance
Sentara Infusion Services is recalling certain cefazolin antibiotic solutions because they may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly. The recall affects specific concentrations and packaging.
The solutions lack sterility assurance, meaning they could be contaminated with bacteria. If used without proper sterilization, this contamination might cause infections in patients. The hazard is specific to the product's lack of sterility during manufacturing.
Healthcare providers and patients using the recalled cefazolin solutions at home or through infusion services. Those with the specific product concentrations listed are most at risk.
Check for the product names: 12g in 600ml NS, 2g in 100ml NS, 2g/20ml syringes, or 3g in 150ml NS. These were sold by Sentara Infusion Services with a Beyond Use By date of December 25-31, 2022.
Identify if your cefazolin solution matches the specific concentrations listed in the recall notice.
The recall is due to a lack of sterility assurance in the cefazolin solutions, which could lead to contamination and infection risks.
The affected products include cefazolin 12g in 600ml NS, 2g in 100ml NS, 2g/20ml syringes, and 3g in 150ml NS.
The recall notice does not specify any remedy or action for affected products.
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-0278-2023 — Sentara Infusion Services Sentara Infusion Services Hello, I own a Sentara Infusion Services that is covered by recall D-0278-2023 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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