Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy recalls vitamin K syringes due to lack of sterility assurance. Affected units have a December 2022 expiration date. Consumers should contact the pharmacy for details.
Lack of sterility assurance
Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy is recalling vitamin K syringes that may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly. The recall is for specific units with a December 2022 expiration date.
The syringes lack sterility assurance, meaning they could be contaminated. This poses a risk of infection if used for medical injections without proper sterilization.
Patients receiving vitamin K injections through home infusion services. Those with the specific syringe model and expiration date are most at risk.
Check for the syringe model: Vitamin K (Phytonadione) 2.5mg (0.25ml), Rx only. Look for the expiration date of December 29, 2022.
Reach out to Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services at 535 Independence Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320 for specific instructions.
The recall indicates a lack of sterility assurance, so it is not safe for medical use.
Look for the syringe model: Vitamin K (Phytonadione) 2.5mg (0.25ml), Rx only, with an expiration date of December 29, 2022.
Contact Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services for guidance on next steps.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sentara to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0324-2023 — Sentara Sentara Hello, I own a Sentara that is covered by recall D-0324-2023 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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