Pfizer recalls 1.5g vancomycin injections with glass particles that could cause serious injury during injection. Affected lots from 33045BA to 1SEP2023. Stop using immediately.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Glass particulate matter detected in injectable.
Pfizer is recalling vancomycin injections that contain glass particles. Using these injections could cause serious injury or death due to the particles entering the bloodstream.
Glass particles in the injection vials can enter the bloodstream during administration, potentially causing serious injury or death. This is a critical safety issue for patients receiving the medication.
Healthcare professionals who use the recalled vancomycin injections for medical treatment. Patients receiving these injections are at risk if they use the recalled product.
Check for vials labeled 'Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, 1.5 g/vial' with NDC vial code 0409-3515-11 and carton code 0409-3515-01. The lot number 33045BA was distributed until expiration date 1SEP2023.
Discard all recalled vials and cartons immediately to prevent potential injury.
No, the product contains glass particles that could cause serious injury during injection. Do not use.
Lot number 33045BA, distributed until expiration date 1SEP2023.
Check for vials labeled 'Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Injection, USP, 1.5 g/vial' with NDC vial code 0409-3515-11 and carton code 0409-3515-01.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pfizer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0184-2023 — Pfizer Pfizer Hello, I own a Pfizer that is covered by recall D-0184-2023 from Pfizer. 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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