Nephron recalls 5x5mL pre-filled succinylcholine syringes due to lack of sterility assurance. These injections are for medical use only and should not be used if they may cause infection.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Nephron is recalling pre-filled succinylcholine syringes because they may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used in medical procedures. The product is only available by prescription.
The syringes lack assurance of sterility, meaning they could contain harmful bacteria or other contaminants. This poses a risk of infection during medical procedures if the syringes are used without proper sterilization.
Healthcare professionals who use these syringes for medical procedures. Patients receiving injections under medical supervision are at risk if the syringes are not sterile.
Look for the product name 'Succinylcholine Chloride Injection, USP, 100 mg/5 mL (20 mg/mL), Preservative Free, 5 mL Pre-Filled Syringe' with 5 x 5 mL syringes in a carton labeled Nephron 503B. The lot numbers SU2004A (expiring 5/18/2022) and SU2007A (expiring 6/2/2022) are associated with this recall.
Verify the product name, lot numbers, and expiration dates to confirm if your syringes are affected.
No, the product is recalled due to lack of sterility assurance, so it should not be used.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer for guidance.
Look for the product name and lot numbers SU2004A (expiring 5/18/2022) or SU2007A (expiring 6/2/2022) on the syringes.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nephron to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0969-2022 — Nephron Nephron Hello, I own a Nephron that is covered by recall D-0969-2022 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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