Sentara recalls 18mg diphenhydramine syringes due to lack of sterility assurance. This may cause infections if used improperly. Check your medication's expiration date and contact Sentara for details.
Lack of sterility assurance
Sentara is recalling diphenhydramine 18mg syringes because they lack sterility assurance, which could lead to infections if used. This is a medication safety issue for people who need this antihistamine.
The syringes do not have proper sterility assurance, meaning they could be contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens. If used for injections, this could lead to infections or other health issues.
People who have received this specific diphenhydramine syringe from Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services. Those with compromised immune systems or open wounds are at higher risk of infection.
Look for syringes labeled 'Diphenhydramine 18mg in 3.6ML NS' from Sentara Home Infusion Pharmacy Services. Check the expiration date on the syringe, which is December 29, 2022.
Verify the expiration date on the syringe, which is December 29, 2022.
The recall states there is a lack of sterility assurance, which could lead to infections. Do not use this syringe if it has expired or shows signs of contamination.
The recall record does not specify a replacement process or contact information for replacements.
The expiration date is December 29, 2022, as stated in the recall record.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sentara to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0289-2023 — Sentara Sentara Hello, I own a Sentara that is covered by recall D-0289-2023 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.
