Walgreens recalls Ertapen: Lack of sterility in saline bags may cause infections. Check product labels for affected items.
Lack of sterility assurance.
Walgreens Infusion Services recalls Ertapenem injection products in normal saline bags due to potential lack of sterility. This could lead to infections if used improperly.
The bags may not be sterile, increasing the risk of infections during medical procedures. This is a potential hazard for patients receiving injections.
Healthcare professionals and patients using Ertapenem injections in normal saline bags. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk.
Check for Ertapenem products in normal saline bags with any expiration date. The recall covers all products within their expiry dates.
Look for Ertapenem in normal saline bags with any expiration date.
The recall indicates a potential lack of sterility, so it is not safe to use without checking the recall status.
Check for Ertapenem in normal saline bags with any expiration date.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Walgreens Infusion Services for guidance.
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-0347-2015 — Walgreens Infusion Services Walgreens Infusion Services Hello, I own a Walgreens Infusion Services that is covered by recall D-0347-2015 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.
