Walgreens recalls certain piperacillin/tazobactam infusion bags due to potential lack of sterility. Affected products contain normal saline and are within expiry dates. Consumers should contact Walgreens for details.
Lack of sterility assurance.
Walgreens is recalling piperac:illin/tazobactam medications in normal saline bags because they may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly. The recall affects all products within their expiry dates.
The bags may not be sterile, which can cause infections if the medication is administered. This is a risk during intravenous treatments where contamination could lead to serious health issues.
Healthcare professionals and patients using these medications for infections. Those receiving IV treatments at home or in clinics are most at risk.
Check for piperacillin/tazobactam medications in normal saline bags. All recalled products are within their expiry dates and have no specific model numbers.
Reach out to Walgreens directly for specific product details and instructions.
The recall indicates a potential lack of sterility, so they should not be used until confirmed safe by Walgreens.
The recall does not specify discarding; contact Walgreens for guidance on handling.
Check for piperacillin/tazobactam in normal saline bags; all recalled products are within expiry dates.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Walgreens Infusion Services to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0348-2015 — Walgreens Infusion Services Walgreens Infusion Services Hello, I own a Walgreens Infusion Services that is covered by recall D-0348-2015 from Walgreens Infusion Services. 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.
