Sentara recalls penicillin infusion solutions (40MU, 40U, 48MU in D5W) due to lack of sterility assurance. These products were sold with a Curlin pump and have a specific expiration date.
Lack of sterility assurance
Sentara Infusion Services is recalling penicillin solutions that may not be sterile. Using these products could lead to infections if they are not properly sterilized.
The products lack sterility assurance, meaning they might not be clean enough to prevent infections. This is a risk when used for medical infusions.
Patients receiving penicillin infusions through a Curlin pump. Those who have the specific product names and expiration dates listed are most at risk.
Check for the product names: PENICILLIN 40MU in D5W 400ML, 40U in D5W 400ML, or 48MU in D5W 480ML. These were sold with a Curlin pump and expired by December 31, 2022.
Look for the specific product names and expiration date (December 25-31, 2022) on the label.
The products lack sterility assurance, which could lead to infections if used.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so check with Sentara Infusion Services for guidance.
Check for the product names: PENICILLIN 40MU in D5W 400ML, 40U in D5W 400ML, or 48MU in D5W 480ML, sold with a Curlin pump and expired by December 31, 2022.
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-0314-2023 — Sentara Infusion Services Sentara Infusion Services Hello, I own a Sentara Infusion Services that is covered by recall D-0314-2023 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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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.
