Nephron recalls 50 mL pre-filled bupivacaine syringes due to lack of sterility assurance. These syringes may cause infections if used for medical procedures.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Nephron is recalling 0.125% bupivacaine syringes that could be contaminated, posing infection risks during medical procedures. This recall affects healthcare providers using these syringes for injections.
The syringes lack proper sterility assurance, meaning they could be contaminated with bacteria or other pathogens. If used for medical procedures, this contamination could lead to infections in patients.
Healthcare providers and medical facilities using the recalled bupivacaine syringes for injections. Patients receiving injections with these syringes are at risk of infection.
Check for the Nephron brand, 50 mL pre-filled syringes labeled 0.125% Bupivacaine HCl Injection, USP, 62.5 mg/50 mL (1.25 mg/mL). Look for lot numbers BH2001A through BH2010A with expiration dates up to September 29, 2022.
Verify the lot number and expiration date on the syringe packaging to confirm if it is part of the recall.
The recall indicates a lack of sterility assurance, so these syringes should not be used for medical procedures until replaced with non-recalled products.
Contact Nephron Sterile Compounding Center LLC for guidance on safe disposal or replacement options.
Check the lot numbers BH2001A through BH2010A with expiration dates up to September 29, 2022 on the packaging.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nephron to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1247-2022 — Nephron Nephron Hello, I own a Nephron that is covered by recall D-1247-2022 from Nephron. 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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