Mckesson Medical-Surgical recalls MethyLPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension 400mg/5mL vials due to temperature abuse risks. This prescription-only product may be unsafe if stored improperly.
cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse
Mckesson Medical-Surgical has recalled MethyLPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension vials because of temperature abuse risks. This means the medication could be unsafe if stored or handled incorrectly, potentially causing harm to patients.
The medication was manufactured under cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) deviations related to temperature abuse. This means the product could be unstable or unsafe if exposed to temperatures outside the recommended range, potentially causing harm to patients.
Prescription patients who received this specific medication from a pharmacy. Healthcare providers using the product in clinical settings are most at risk.
Look for vials labeled 'MethyLPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 400 mg/5 mL (80 mg/mL), 5 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only'. The product was distributed by NorthstarRx/Teva Pharma USA with NDC 16714-473-01. McKesson Medical-Surgical cannot identify specific lot numbers for affected customers.
Verify the product label matches the description: MethyLPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 400 mg/5 mL (80 mg/mL), 5 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only.
Ask your pharmacy if you received this specific product with NDC 16714-473-01.
The recall indicates there were temperature abuse risks, so the product may be unsafe if stored or handled incorrectly. Patients should not use it without consulting their healthcare provider.
Look for vials labeled 'MethyLPREDNISolone Acetate Injectable Suspension USP, 400 mg/5 mL (80 mg/mL), 5 mL Multiple Dose Vial, Rx only' with NDC 16714-473-01. McKesson Medical-Surgical cannot identify specific lot numbers for affected customers.
Contact your pharmacy to check if you received this product. If confirmed, follow your healthcare provider's instructions for safe handling or disposal.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mckesson Medical-Surgical to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1064-2022 — Mckesson Medical-Surgical Mckesson Medical-Surgical Hello, I own a Mckesson Medical-Surgical that is covered by recall D-1064-2022 from Mckesson Medical-Surgical. 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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